Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient - CHOR Therapy Center Stafford

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System • Richmond, VA

71d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Clinician II 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 Clinician II 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 license 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
• Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers
• Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his/her knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving
• The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees