Physical Therapist - PRN
Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV, United States
Minimum Qualifications
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
Current or temporary physical therapist license as required by the state where services will be performed:
MD: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License
OH: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License
PA: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License
WV: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, documentation review and consultation with M.D.
Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital's organizational goals and objectives.
Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Provides supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient's EMR.
Additional responsibilities for facilities with specialty accreditation requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements
Minimize manual lifting of patients to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and repositioning completed using lift equipment or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and applicable algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policies where applicable.
Heavy/Hard work: requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well‑coordinated work effort and effectively meet work schedules, including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
Current or temporary physical therapist license as required by the state where services will be performed:
MD: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License
OH: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License
PA: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License
WV: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, documentation review and consultation with M.D.
Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital's organizational goals and objectives.
Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Provides supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient's EMR.
Additional responsibilities for facilities with specialty accreditation requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements
Minimize manual lifting of patients to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and repositioning completed using lift equipment or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and applicable algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policies where applicable.
Heavy/Hard work: requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well‑coordinated work effort and effectively meet work schedules, including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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