VCU Health·Petersburg, Virginia
The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering and recording physical therapy care for assigned patient populations. They also provide instruction to support staff and students while acting as a consultant across various clinical service areas.
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
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
Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder
Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, discharge planning. Ordering equipment. Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients.
Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers. Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his/her knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving. The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.
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, Adult, Geriatric
Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Market context
In Virginia, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings, where licensed PTAs help deliver treatment plans under supervision. Competition can be strongest for roles that offer flexible scheduling, strong team support, and patient mix variety. Review the facility’s caseload and licensure expectations closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.