Physical Therapist

WVU Medicine

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation, using 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 a physician as described in the posting. The role also includes oversight and supervision of physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers; contributing to work-unit and department goals; and submitting accurate charges for services through the patient electronic medical record billing system. At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, the position completes annual education required by applicable accreditation standards.

The posted schedule is Wednesday 7:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Thursday 7:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The position is based at United Hospital Center, 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Requirements

• Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services are performed; the posting lists qualifying licenses or compact licenses for Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and 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 multiple factors affecting patient care.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• One year of physical therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provide coordinated, comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Apply research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, prevent, or treat conditions that limit movement and function in daily life, with supervision, documentation review, and physician consultation.
• Oversee and supervise physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers, in accordance with regulatory standards where applicable.
• Participate in work-unit and department goals and objectives to support the hospital organization's goals and objectives.
• Submit accurate charges for services rendered according to departmental policies and procedures using the billing system through the patient's electronic medical record.
• Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements at facilities where those requirements apply.

What This Job Offers

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