Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient - CHOR Therapy Center Stafford

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

Days

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