Physical Therapist- Homecare

Carilion Clinic•Radford, VA

2d•$39 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) confirms and interprets physician referrals, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs in accordance with Physical Therapy regulations, physician referrals, patient age and developmental needs, and medical diagnoses. The PT works with patients and/or family members to establish treatment goals and provides age-appropriate care. The role coordinates care and clinical activities with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The PT documents care in medical records and completes required forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The position supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), collaborates with therapy and support staff, and may orient employees or guide volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff. The PT may participate in in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. The role requires access to patient information and may involve communication, consultation, or problem-solving with colleagues and outside parties. The PT may suggest cost-containment initiatives but does not have authority to commit the organization to vendors. For Home Care, work is performed in patients’ homes. Practitioners provide their own transportation and travel daily between patient homes. Work may also be performed at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs, and at times outside a clinic setting for activities such as driving programs, hydrotherapy, or home evaluations. The work involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking; patients may weigh over 200 pounds. The role includes occasional exposure to serious injury and frequent environmental hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, requiring standard precautions. The PT is expected to deliver respectful, empathetic customer service and patient care and to follow Carilion’s mission, values, policies, ethical standards, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
Bachelor’s degree as a Physical Therapist and five years of experience, or a master’s or doctorate degree.
For Home Health positions, one year of clinical experience is required.
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
AHA BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders.
Perform patient assessments and plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on patient needs, age, diagnoses, and physician referrals.
Provide patient care and work with patients and/or family members to establish treatment goals.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Document care in patient medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulations and organizational policies.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with applicable Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Orient new employees and may guide volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff.
Participate in in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings as requested or assigned.
Deliver customer service and patient care with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.
Comply with Carilion’s policies and procedures, ethical standards, and code of conduct.
Suggest cost-containment initiatives within the immediate work unit or department.
Travel daily between patient homes and provide own transportation.