Physical Therapist

WVU Medicine

2d•$78,146 - $117,208•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, performing the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Physical Therapist - Level I. The role provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care through assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach. It applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, prevent, or treat conditions that limit movement and daily function, with supervision, documentation review, and consultation with a physician as described in the posting. The Physical Therapist oversees physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers, and supervises therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards. The role contributes to work-unit, department, and hospital goals and submits accurate charges for services using the patient’s EMR billing system. At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, the role completes annual education required by accreditation standards. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland. The stated compensation range is $78,145.60–$117,208.00, based on 100% FTE; salary is prorated if hired below 100% FTE. Benefit-eligible employees classified at least 0.5 FTE are eligible for the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Current physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services are performed; the posting lists Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia licenses or a Physical Therapist Compact License.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Two years of physical therapist experience.
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a coordinated work effort and meet work schedules, including integrating factors that may affect patient care.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Provide coordinated and comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team.
Apply research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, prevent, or treat conditions that limit movement and daily function, with supervision, documentation review, and physician consultation as described in the posting.
Oversee physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers.
Supervise physical therapy students and volunteers and supervise therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
Contribute to the goals and objectives of the work unit and department so the department supports the hospital organization's goals and objectives.
Submit accurate charges for patient services according to departmental policies and procedures using the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements at facilities where those requirements apply.