Physical Therapist - Acute Care Adult - PRN

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist 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 clinics, provides instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may rotate through our various clinical service areas.

Requirements

Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy
New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist
Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area

Nice To Haves

Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility
Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

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 of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
Member of a self-directed team and applies knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.