Physical Therapist TTWP (12 Week Contract) - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist TTWP 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 TTWP 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 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.
• Supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Applying knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving as a member of a self-directed team.

Benefits

• Compensation Rate: $70.00
• Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree