The Physical Therapist Clinician II 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 Clinician II 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
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Physical Therapist Outpatient • Stafford, VA, United States