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Physical Therapist (DPT) 12 Week Temporary

VCU Health

#Rehabilitation #Supervision #Healthcare #Orthopedic #Pediatric #Physical Therapist #DPT #Patient care #Neurologic

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering patient care, conducting evaluations, and implementing intervention programs while maintaining accurate medical records. They also act as a consultant and provide instruction to support staff, students, and family members.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be licensed or licensure-eligible as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia and hold a degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy. A minimum of one year of work experience is required, along with current CPR certification.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeSupervisionProblem solvingDischarge planningTeam collaborationAquatic therapyPatient evaluationPatient instructionClinical documentationOrthopedic rehabilitationPhysical therapyPediatric physical therapyNeurologic rehabilitation

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to practice in a quiet, rural community with the benefit of being part of a larger university health system—providing both a close-knit team environment and access to broader resources and support.
Our clinic treats a wide variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses, with the potential to expand into pediatric populations for clinicians interested in developing that area of practice.
This variety allows for meaningful, well-rounded clinical work and continued professional growth.
We are located within driving distance of Metro Richmond and Raleigh, with easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast, making weekend travel simple and enjoyable.
Our department places a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and supporting one another, and our well-equipped facility allows clinicians to deliver high-quality care across a range of patient needs- including an on-site rehabilitation pool for aquatic therapy.
We also support continuing education and advanced certifications, encouraging clinicians to grow and specialize over time.
This role is ideal for someone looking for a different pace of practice.
You can build relationships with patients, work as part of a supportive team, and enjoy a better balance between work and life outside the clinic.
The Physical Therapist TTWP 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 TTWP 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 Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy Education/training PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, discharge planning.

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