Physical Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Physical Therapist

Southside College of Health Sciences (Outpatient Clinic is located in the same building as the college, 430 Clairmont Ct., Suite 120, Colonial Heights, VA 23831)

PRN, as needed (Hours between 7AM - 5:30PM; Monday thru Thursday, and 8:30AM - 5PM ; Fridays) flat rate

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

Employment Qualifications:

• The incumbent shall be a graduate of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, qualified Master’s degree program or four year Bachelor’s degree program approved by the APTA (or foreign equivalent), and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice or meet all qualifications to be eligible for traineeship.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.
• Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation.
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

Clinical Area

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment.
• Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.
  
  
  

If you have any questions, please contact recruiter ,Talysa Taylor, at talysa_taylor@bshsi.org

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com