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Physical Therapist Clinician II

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.

Licensure Certification or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist.

Licensure Certification or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area.

Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist.

Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.

Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs discharge planning. Ordering equipment. Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): 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.

Additional position requirements: Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs.

Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics Adolescence Adult Geriatric.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending Walking (distance) Climbing (steps ladder other) Reaching (overhead extensive repetitive) Repetitive motion.

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall Reasoning Problem solving Hearing Speak clearly Write legibly Reading Logical thinking.

Emotional: Fast pace environment Steady pace Able to handle multiple priorities Frequent and intense customer interactions Noisy environment Able to adapt to frequent change.

Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.