Physical Therapist - Acute Care Adult

The Physical Therapist I job is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record.

The Physical Therapist acts as a consultant to various patient clinics, provides instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may also rotate through our various clinical service areas.

• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area

• New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist
  * * Employee is expected to progress to a Physical Therapist Clinician II level within two years of employment at VCUHS

• Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

• Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, discharge planning. Ordering equipment.
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients.

• Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his/her knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.
• The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

• Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs.

Age Specific groups served:
Pediatrics Adolescence Adults Geriatrics

• Physical:
  Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities:
  
  Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

• Physical Therapist I: $68,660.80 - $
• Physical Therapist II: $75,524.80 - $
• Physical Therapist III: $83,096.00 - $

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

• Physical Therapist I: $68,660.80 - $
• Physical Therapist II: $75,524.80 - $
• Physical Therapist III: $83,096.00 - $

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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