Physical Therapist (part-time)

Title: Physical Therapist (part-time) State Role Title: Therapist III Hiring Range: $58.60/hour Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Catawba Hospital Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Catawba Hospital is a state-operated psychiatric facility under the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, providing specialized care to adult and geriatric individuals with serious mental health needs in a structured therapeutic environment. In this role, the Physical Therapist will deliver programming, evaluations, and treatments designed to improve functional outcomes, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans within established timeframes. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, redirecting patient behaviors as needed, and communicating patient progress, concerns, and behavioral changes to treatment teams and leadership. The Physical Therapist is also responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record, including assessments, treatment plans, interdisciplinary notes, and incident reporting. Additional duties involve educating patients, families, and staff on rehabilitation and therapy practices, supporting continuity of care, and contributing to training initiatives. The position requires ongoing compliance with licensure and certification standards, adherence to safety protocols, reliable attendance, and active participation in a professional, respectful work environment that promotes effective communication, teamwork, and positive patient outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational/physical therapy; ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document related to programs for individuals referred to groups. Ability to collaborate with peer therapists, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and demonstrate positive communication skills. Additional Considerations Prior experience working in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or inpatient hospital setting. Experience providing physical therapy services to adult and geriatric populations. Previous experience in a state facility or other public sector healthcare environment. Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code: 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific barrier crimes or those with pending barrier charges. Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr