Physical Therapist - CHOR Petersburg Therapy Center - TTWP (12 Week Contract)

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 HireLicensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical TherapistLicensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued EmploymentCurrent license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical TherapistCurrent CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice areaExperience REQUIREDMinimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical TherapistExperience PREFERRED: N/AEducation/training REQUIREDGraduate of an accredited School of Physical TherapyEducation/training PREFERREDMasters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical TherapySuccessful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical LadderIndependent Action(s) RequiredPatient 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 RequirementsEmployee 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, GeriatricPhysical 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 motionMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeDaysEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.