Physical Therapist-Part-time

Physical Therapist—Part‑time (7458‑0691) Twin County Regional Healthcare Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited PT program. Current licensure or eligibility to obtain in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Completes obligatory hospital in‑services and education to maintain licensure. Responsibilities Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and re‑evaluations in regard to patient’s needs. Provides quality inpatient and outpatient physical therapy treatments. Educates and provides effective communication skills with patients, family members, and inter‑departmental staff as needed. In‑services other disciplines / participates in teams to educate others in Physical Therapy techniques. Supervises LPTAs and students, providing effective feedback in a professional manner. Assists in keeping work area clean, orderly, and professional. Assists secretary as needed with scheduling return visits in relation to customer service policy. Turns in daily treatment charges to the secretary in a timely manner. Communicates with physicians on a regular basis concerning patient treatments/response to care. Maintains work area and equipment with appropriate infection prevention techniques. Follows up with patients that no‑show or cancel appointments by phone, and documents appropriately. Participates actively in bi‑monthly patient care conferences and attends monthly staff meetings. Assists teammates with patient care coverage when needed. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Be able to tolerate sitting/standing for periods up to 45‑60 minutes for treatment, documentation, or meetings. Standing and walking—often throughout the day depending on schedule in the office and hospital; climbing stairs not necessary, although may be done to reach various floors in the hospital. Lifting—regularly assist with lift and transfer of patients in the clinic or in hospital departments from stand‑by to maximal assistance up to heavy weights. Bending—required often for patient care and departmental duties at levels from floor to overhead. Reading & writing—regularly required in order to follow job description. Exposure to infectious diseases—occasionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifePoint Health