Physical Therapist Part Time

WVU Medicine•Gassaway, WV

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating and clinically assessing physical therapy patients; developing treatment plans; performing therapeutic procedures; and progressing patient care. The role also includes consulting with medical staff and health professionals, completing clinical records and insurance forms, and supervising assistive personnel. The majority of work is performed in patients’ homes and may require extensive travel.

Requirements

Current physical therapist license in the applicable state where services are performed: Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia license, or a Physical Therapist Compact License.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to delegate tasks to PTAs.
Time-management skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws.

Nice To Haves

Eligible for membership with APTA or WVPTA.
Experience as a Physical Therapist.
Interest in physical therapy continuing education.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluation procedures according to policy and procedure or standards of care, including musculoskeletal and orthopedic tests, neurological and motor tests, gait analysis, manual muscle testing, functional analysis, prosthetic and orthotic evaluation, and Oasis worksheets.
Deliver and analyze physical therapy treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills, in accordance with policy and procedure.
Implement home programs, address patient and family education needs, and assess patient understanding.
Supervise assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited physical therapy programs.
Provide age-specific care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients according to applicable standards; complete separate competency before caring for infants, pediatric patients, or adolescents.
Communicate patient status and progress with the home care team informally and at staff meetings.
Document supervisory visits according to standards.
Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner.
Monitor and facilitate staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Perform CPR when directed by the patient’s appropriate representatives.
Demonstrate bag technique according to policy and procedure.
Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.
Use supply requisition systems according to policy and procedure.
Perform treatments and procedures according to applicable standards.
Perform and monitor patient teaching according to policy and procedure.
Coordinate the care team to facilitate changes in level of care in compliance with the applicable standard.
Identify the stages of death and dying.