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Provides full range of physical therapy services to patients of West Virginia University Hospitals. The staff physical therapist works independently and in consultation of referring physicians with guidance of the supervisory personnel, organizing treatments to meet established criteria and proper documentation in patient's medical records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. 2. Current or temporary licensure in the state of West Virginia. Permanent licensure obtained within 90 days of employment. 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year acute hospital experience.

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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
2. Physical therapists will apply 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.
3. Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
4. Participates in education and training of West Virginia University staff, students, patients, and family members to assure the appropriate delivery of care and to achieve the WVU Medicine mission.
5. Participates in the Performance Improvement program of the department of Rehabilitation Services department with emphasis on physical therapy, to assure the delivery of appropriate, timely, and cost-effective services.
6. Maintains professional competence and proficiency to assure services consistent with national and professional standards of care.
7. 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 goals and objectives.
8. Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the hospital is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
9. Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory... For full info follow application link.

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