Physical Therapist TTWP (12 Week Contract) - Tappahannock Hospital

The Physical Therapist TTWP 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 therapist acts as a consultant to various patient populations. The Physical Therapist TTWP provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may rotate through our various clinical service areas. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for

Hire:

Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area Experience

REQUIRED

Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience

PREFERRED

N/A Education/training

REQUIRED

Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy Education/training

PREFERRED

Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, discharge planning. Ordering equipment. Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care 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.

Additional position requirements:

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, Adult, Geriatric Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Activities:

Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

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 Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.