PRN Physical Therapist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed:

MD:Physical Therapist Licensethrough Maryland Board of Physical Therapy ExaminersORPhysical Therapist Compact License

OH:Physical TherapistLicensethrough Ohio Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy and Athletic Training BoardORPhysical Therapist Compact License

PA:Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical TherapyORPhysical Therapist Compact License

WV:Physical Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Physical TherapistsORPhysical Therapist Compact License

2. Valid drivers license.

3. CPR certification within30 daysof hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Eligible for membership with APTA or WVPTA.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience as a Physical Therapist

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs evaluation procedures according to p/p or standard of care including but not limited to musculoskeletal/orthotest neuro/motor test gait analysis manual muscle test functional analysis prosthetic/orthotic evaluation and Oasis worksheet.

2. Effectively deliver and analyze physical therapy treatment including but not limited to modalities therapeutic exercise and manual skills as per policy and procedure.

3. Implements home programs; meets patient/family educational needs and assesses patient understanding as per policy and procedure.

4. Supervises assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited physical therapy programs per standards.

5. Provides care based on physical psychosocial communication safety and education level and related criteria for the infant pediatric adolescent adult geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. (Separate Competency will be completed prior to caring for infants pediatrics or adolescents.)

6. Communicates patient status/progress with home care team both informally and at staff meetings.

7. Documents supervisory visits as per standard.

8. Paperwork completed and submitted in a timely manner.

9. Monitors and facilitates staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.

10. Performs CPR when directed by patients appropriate representatives.

bag technique per policy and procedure.

12. Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.

13. Familiar with supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.

14. Perform treatments/procedures according to specific standards.

15. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.

16. Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.

17. Identifies the stages of death and dying.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking standing stooping kneeling reaching pushing pulling lifting grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift move and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

3. Must be able to communicate effectively.

4. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

5. Must be able to perform heavy work; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to bodily fluids human tissues contagious diseases sharps and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to toxic gases fumes and odors.

3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

4. Exposure to electrical current.

5. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

6. Exposure to bad road conditions.

7. Exposure to wind rain snow sleet mud high and low temperatures animals and insects and hazardous roadways.

8. The majority of work is performed in the patients home and may require extensive travel.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have strong communication skills written and verbal.

2. Must be able to delegate tasks to PTAs.

3. Must demonstrate time management skills.

4. Must be able to problem solve in an effective manner.

5. Must show an interest in physical therapy continuing education.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

8. Demonstrates knowledge of compliance of Federal State and Local regulations/laws.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.