Physical Therapist-PRN

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

14d

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 therapist may supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable; communicate with other healthcare providers regarding client care and treatment plans; and provide training and education for hospital staff as requested. The role includes completing patient documentation and insurance authorization requirements in a timely manner, supporting performance improvement for the rehabilitation department and hospital, understanding the use and precautions of treatments and equipment, and contributing positively to departmental financial performance and productivity. The therapist completes patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining safety, establishes and adjusts goals and treatment plans based on patient input and assessment results, and identifies and pursues continuing education needs. This is a PRN day position with UVA Community Health. The position may require on-call responsibilities, travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and travel out of town as needed. The role may require safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. Base compensation is $55.29 per hour; applicable incentive compensation may be available for eligible positions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program.
Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.
Ability to meet the patient-care and technical competencies described, including completing evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.
Ability to communicate proficiently and demonstrate auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and legible writing.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
May require on-call availability as directed.
May require use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients; establish plans of care; implement treatment; direct and educate patients and/or caregivers; and document services.
Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
Communicate with other healthcare providers about client care and treatment plans.
Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
Complete patient documentation promptly to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
Review and complete insurance authorization requirements for patients 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 plans as patient needs change.
Schedule patient activities according to individual patient needs.
Identify continuing education needs and participate in educational opportunities.
Provide orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in the work area as requested.
Perform additional duties as assigned.