What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - UTC Outpatient position at WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital?
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Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Shift:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center
777 WVUH Physical Therapy UTC
Address
6050 University Town Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
- Current or temporary licensure in the state of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. Permanent licensure obtained within 90 days of employment.
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- One year experience in the setting of the open position, (acute care, outpatient, SNF, HH).
- 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 then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by 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 organization's goals and objectives.
- Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide 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.
- 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.
- The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policyn where applicable.
- Heavy/Hard work: 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.
- Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.
- Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Shift:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center
777 WVUH Physical Therapy UTC
Address
6050 University Town Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.