Physical Therapist - Full Time First Shift
About The Position
As a Therapist I, the Physical Therapist supports Valley Health’s mission and vision by providing high-quality, evidence-based service to patients. The position may be assigned to any rehabilitation setting and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. The therapist responds to physician referrals, identifies patients’ skilled and medically necessary needs, and provides discipline-specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence. The therapist also provides input to guide patients’ progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs, and pursues learning opportunities through advanced clinicians and continuing education. The role delivers rehabilitation services efficiently and in accordance with licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines, while beginning to identify opportunities for program development and process improvement. Possible clinical settings include acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient services across the specialties listed in the posting. The employee also stays current with departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and communicates professionally and promptly, including through email.
Requirements
- Postgraduate certificate, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Virginia or West Virginia physical therapy license, or transitional license, required at time of hire.
- American Heart Association-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider (HCP) required; new hires must obtain the appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills, or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
- Ability to interact competently with patients according to their age-specific needs.
- Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency in entry-level, setting-defined basic competencies for discipline-specific interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, best-practice rehabilitation services to patients.
- Respond to physician referrals and determine patients’ skilled and medically necessary needs.
- Deliver discipline-specific interventions to improve patient safety and functional independence.
- Provide feedback and recommendations regarding patients’ progression through the continuum of care.
- Maintain professional competence, identify educational needs, and seek learning opportunities and continuing education.
- Deliver rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner while following licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines.
- Recognize opportunities for program development and process improvement.
- Maintain working knowledge of and support departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and updates.
- Stay current with communications, including email, and respond professionally and promptly.
Benefits
- Zero-deductible health plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement savings match
- Employee assistance program
- Healthy U incentive-based wellness program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
