Physical Therapist- CRCH Rehab

Carilion Clinic•Lexington, VA

9d•$39 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) interprets physician referrals, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs based on each patient’s age, developmental needs, medical diagnoses, and goals established with the patient and/or family. The PT provides care in accordance with applicable regulations and the principles and practice of Physical Therapy. The role coordinates patient care with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members; documents care in the medical record and completes required forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies. The PT supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), collaborates with therapy and support staff, volunteers, and students, and may orient new employees or guide volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff. The PT may participate in in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committees, peer review, and staff meetings. The position requires access to patient information and may involve consultation or problem-solving with others. Work is primarily indoors in a clinical setting, which may include a hospital, nursing home, or outpatient site; work may also take place at other Carilion facilities or, for home care, in patients’ homes. The role may occasionally involve activities outside a clinic, such as driving-program work, hydrotherapy, or home evaluations. Travel between facilities or patient homes may be required; home care practitioners provide their own transportation. Physical activity includes lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking, and patients may weigh more than 200 pounds. The role includes occasional exposure to serious injury and frequent exposure to environmental hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, requiring standard precautions. The PT applies knowledge of life-span growth and development, assesses patient status, and provides age-appropriate care according to departmental policies and procedures. The position is full-time, day shift, and eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Compensation is $39.00–$62.40; employee pay depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
A bachelor's degree as a Physical Therapist and five years of experience, or a master's or doctoral degree.
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
AHA BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Physical ability to lift, manipulate, push, pull, bend, and walk while providing patient care; patients may weigh more than 200 pounds.
Ability to use standard precautions when exposed to blood and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred.
For Home Health positions, one year of clinical experience is required.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders within the scope of licensure.
Perform patient assessments and plan and implement individualized, age-appropriate treatment programs based on medical diagnoses and patient or family goals.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, healthcare team members, and others.
Document care in patient medical records and complete related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies.
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.
Participate in departmental and professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, orientations, committees, peer review, and staff meetings.
Orient new employees and, as appropriate, provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff.
Demonstrate customer service and treat patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.
Comply with company policies and procedures, ethical standards, and code of conduct; support Carilion’s mission, vision, and values.
Apply knowledge of life-span growth and development and provide care according to patient age-specific needs and departmental policies.
Suggest cost-containment initiatives within the immediate work unit or department.
Travel to other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs and, for home care positions, travel between patient homes using personal transportation.