Physical Therapist-PRN

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

12d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides therapy services consistent with licensure, including evaluating patients, establishing plans of care, implementing treatment, directing and educating patients and/or caregivers, and documenting services. The role may supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers; communicate with other health care providers about patient care and treatment plans; and provide training and education to hospital staff as requested. The Physical Therapist completes documentation and insurance authorization requirements promptly, participates in continuing education and departmental or hospital performance improvement, and uses treatments and equipment safely. The role also contributes positively to departmental financial performance and productivity. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a PRN day position with on-call responsibilities as directed and possible travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program.
Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.
No experience necessary.
Deliver care consistent with the applicable therapy practice act, guidelines, and professional code of ethics.
Demonstrate technical competencies and job knowledge related to rehabilitative care.
Meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, communication, auditory and visual proficiency, attention to detail, legible writing, and the ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
May be required to use safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, establish plans of care, implement treatment, educate and direct patients and/or caregivers, and document care.
Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
Review and complete patient insurance authorization requirements in a timely manner.
Assist with performance improvement for the rehabilitation department and hospital.
Understand the use and precautions of treatments and equipment.
Contribute positively to departmental financial performance and productivity.
Complete patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.
Establish and implement treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results; reassess outcomes and modify goals and plans as patient needs change.
Schedule patient activities according to individual patient needs.
Identify continuing education needs and participate in educational opportunities to maintain clinical therapy knowledge.
Provide orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in the work area as requested.
Perform additional duties as assigned.