Opportunity for a Part Time Physical Therapist for UVA Outpatient Therapy Services

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

A Physical Therapist 2 consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of complex patients. In doing so the Physical Therapist 2 acts as a role model and supervisor for junior staff and helps identify patients who have unmet physical therapy needs. This level of therapist seeks and provides feedback for improved clinical practice and begins to assume a leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. A Physical Therapist 2 is focused on expanding clinical knowledge and skills beyond the entry level and sharing this knowledge through in-services and mentoring PT1s in coordination of care with the other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Therapists at this level may be asked to contribute to performance appraisals. The PT2 is expected to serve as a primary clinical instructor for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• 6 months relevant experience.
• Licensed to practice in Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• NCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy examinations according to professional standards and departmental policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled physical therapy intervention.
• Actively participates in professional growth of self and others.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and program development.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree