Physical Therapist - Outpatient Neuro - PRN

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist 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 clinics, provides instruction to PT support staff, 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
New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist
Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Nice To Haves

Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility
Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care
Discharge planning
Ordering equipment
Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences
Scheduling and charging patients
Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab 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
Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager
Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs