WVUH Fairmont Acute PRN Physical Therapist

WVU Medicine • Fairmont, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care through assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach. 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 an M.D. The role includes oversight and supervision of physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers, as well as accurate documentation of charges in the patient’s EMR billing system. Employees at facilities with specialty accreditation requirements must complete annual education related to that accreditation.

Requirements

• Current or temporary Physical Therapist license required for the state where services are performed, or a Physical Therapist Compact License. Accepted state credentials include those issued by the relevant boards in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks, coordinate work, meet work schedules, and integrate factors that may affect patient care.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more; patient handling must use lift equipment or other aids as indicated.

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 consultation with an M.D.
• Oversee and supervise physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the goals and objectives of the work unit and department, supporting the hospital organization’s goals and objectives.
• Submit accurate charges for services rendered according to departmental policies and procedures using the patient’s EMR billing system.
• Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed