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Marshall Health Network, Inc.

Physical Therapist (Full Time) Rehab Services-7090

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A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.

$91,999 / year median in West Virginia

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full time Physical Therapist. Under the supervision of the Department Leader, or designee, and indirectly to all referring physicians regarding the patients assigned to them. The staff PT is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatments/ modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. The staff PT administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability, assisting patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function, while teaching the patient how to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA's, rehabilitation techs, etc.) The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department: maintains performance improvement activities within the department, participates in CQI activities, assists with monitoring budget guidelines, ensures that patient charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, and participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Graduate of a School of Physical Therapy which is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association Accreditation Board. Successful completion of State Board Examination of West Virginia. Possess a current state of West Virginia license or Temporary license. Once license must maintain current licensure requirements. Current membership in the APTA preferred. A thorough knowledge of the field of Physical Therapy and the ability to work in co-operation with physicians, rehab staff members, other hospital personnel, and with patients and families. Current BLS required.