Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Position at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

• Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Licensing by State:

• MD:
  Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
• OH:
  Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
• PA:
  Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
• WV:
  Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License.

• One (1) year of physical therapist experience.

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D.
• Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization’s goals and objectives.
• Supervises physical therapy students and volunteers; provides supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

• Minimize manual lifting of patients; limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re‑positioning completed utilizing lift equipment and/or patient handling aids as indicated.
• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well‑coordinated work effort and effectively meet work schedules, including integrating multiple factors which may impact patient care.

The Physical Therapist Clinical Ladder is a system‑wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality rehab care, and improve job satisfaction for physical therapists.

To apply for the next level, the Physical Therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

• No experience required.

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• Two years of experience.

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• Four years of experience.
• Twenty Level 3 Proficiencies (if you do not have a certification).
• Ten Level 3 Proficiencies required annually (if you have a certification).
• Five Level 3 Proficiencies required annually.

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• Eight years of experience.
• Ten Level 4 Proficiencies.
• Five Level 4 Proficiencies…