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Physical Therapist - PRN - Days
VCU HealthLOC100211 Physical Therapy at Tappahannock, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Dec 2024
About the role
*$5,000 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2025. Terms and conditions apply*
Join us at VCU Tappahannock Hospital, nestled in the serene Middle Peninsula, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to our community and neighboring counties. As part of the esteemed VCU Health network, we uphold the highest standards of excellence, affordability, and community impact. Our hospital serves as a vital healthcare hub, offering essential services including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units. We are currently seeking a committed Physical Therapist I to join our team and contribute to the well-being of our patients.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver physical therapy care to assigned patient population and document care accurately in the hospital medical record.
• Act as a consultant to various patient clinics, providing guidance and instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patients and/or family members.
• Rotate through various clinical service areas as required.
• Independently conduct patient evaluations, implement plans of care, and participate in discharge planning.
• Order necessary equipment and represent the department at rounds and discharge conferences.
• Schedule and charge patients for services rendered.
Qualifications:
• Licensure: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist.
• Certification: Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area.
• Experience: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Preferred Experience: Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• Preferred Education: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
• May supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Member of a self-directed team, contributing to daily clinic problem-solving.
Additional Position Requirements:
• Schedules and work hours established with specific Manager, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Age-specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics.
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, adapt to frequent changes, and engage in frequent and intense customer interactions.
If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at VCU Tappahannock HospitalLicensure, 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: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience PREFERRED: Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility 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 Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, 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, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers. Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his 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: Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager. Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs. Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics 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, r
Join us at VCU Tappahannock Hospital, nestled in the serene Middle Peninsula, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to our community and neighboring counties. As part of the esteemed VCU Health network, we uphold the highest standards of excellence, affordability, and community impact. Our hospital serves as a vital healthcare hub, offering essential services including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units. We are currently seeking a committed Physical Therapist I to join our team and contribute to the well-being of our patients.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver physical therapy care to assigned patient population and document care accurately in the hospital medical record.
• Act as a consultant to various patient clinics, providing guidance and instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patients and/or family members.
• Rotate through various clinical service areas as required.
• Independently conduct patient evaluations, implement plans of care, and participate in discharge planning.
• Order necessary equipment and represent the department at rounds and discharge conferences.
• Schedule and charge patients for services rendered.
Qualifications:
• Licensure: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist.
• Certification: Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area.
• Experience: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Preferred Experience: Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• Preferred Education: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
• May supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Member of a self-directed team, contributing to daily clinic problem-solving.
Additional Position Requirements:
• Schedules and work hours established with specific Manager, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Age-specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics.
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, adapt to frequent changes, and engage in frequent and intense customer interactions.
If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at VCU Tappahannock HospitalLicensure, 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: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience PREFERRED: Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility 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 Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, 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, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers. Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his 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: Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager. Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs. Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics 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, r
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