THERAPIST III / PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Title: THERAPIST III / PHYSICAL THERAPIST

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $86,252 - $119,028

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides individualized Physical Therapy evaluations, consultations, and treatments to meet the physical and psychiatric needs of patients. Facilitate development and rehabilitation of clients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering physical therapy medically ordered by the physician. Provide supervision to physical therapy assistants and ensure the delivery of exceptional care. Fully support the functions of Physical Rehab Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Virginia license in Physical Therapy.

Additional Considerations

Experience developing and conducting staff education and training programs relevant to physical functioning and safety.
Clinical experience with psychiatric adult and/or geriatric patients.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.