Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics - CHOR Therapy Center Fredericksburg

VCU Health • Fredericksburg, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Clinician II 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 populations. The Physical Therapist Clinician II provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT 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
• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist
• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy
• Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs
• Discharge planning
• Ordering equipment
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences
• Scheduling and charging patients
• Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers
• Employee is a senior member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving
• The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution
• Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed