Physical Therapist - Community Memorial Hospital - Acute Care

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

This position is primarily in acute care. Standard work hours are M - F 7:30am - 4::00pm. Saturday and holiday rotation are required.

The Physical Therapist I job 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 Physical 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 also 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 Therapist* *Employee is expected to progress to a Physical TherapistClinician II level within two years of employment at VCUHSExperience 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: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 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)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, change

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