Physcal Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and provides patient care based on physician referrals and age-appropriate assessments. The role plans and implements individualized treatment programs that account for patients’ developmental or chronological age and medical diagnoses, with goals established in conjunction with patients and/or family members. The Physical Therapist coordinates care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members. The position documents care in medical records and completes related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies. The role supervises Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations. It also collaborates with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students, and may orient new employees or guide volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff. The Physical Therapist participates in other assigned patient-care, departmental, and professional activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program.
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with five years of experience, or a Master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
No experience is required for candidates with a Master's degree or DPT; candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy must have five years of experience.
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals.
Assess patients and plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on age, medical diagnoses, and agreed-upon treatment goals.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, clinical colleagues, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Document care in patient medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as applicable.
Participate in assigned patient-care, departmental, and professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development or evaluation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings.