Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Prn - Weekends

Weekend and holiday coverage. This position will work with both Acute Care Physical Therapy and Outpatient Physical Therapy. This is a day shift position and requires Saturday hours as well as holiday rotation. Work hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm. 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.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical TherapistLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical TherapistCurrent CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice areaExperience REQUIRED:New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical TherapistExperience PREFERRED:Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facilityEducation/training REQUIRED:Graduate of an accredited School of Physical TherapyEducation/training PREFERRED:Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical TherapyIndependent action(s) required:Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, 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, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his 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: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.Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, GeriatricsPhysical 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 thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeWeekend DayEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran VCU Health