Physical Therapist I (Full Time, Acute Rehab, VBH)

$10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS! This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Acute Care and Acute Rehab settings. The Physical Therapist I (Entry/Competent) provides services within VA Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines for patient care and billing for services. - Collaboration with Physical therapy team, Occupational Therapists, SLPs, Providers, Nursing and Case managers to promote interdisciplinary plans of care for Centra hospital patients. - Completion of evaluations per Provider order and develops PT plan of care. - Completion of supervisory visits for LPTAs following Va licensure guidelines. - Completes documentation that is within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines. - Preceptorship of new employees. - Clinical instructor to PT and LPTA students and serves as a mentor to department clinical instructors. - Acts as a department competency trainer for required yearly competencies. - Participates in a professionally oriented or Centra related community service activity. - Participation in departmental process improvement activities. - Acts as a role model for Centra’s values and assists in coaching these behaviors with their team when needed. - Completion of yearly mandatory education for employment and VA licensure. - Presents 1 in service or competency to the rehab teams annually. - Leads interdepartmental committee meetings/projects. - Participates in Centra interdepartmental committees. - Provides interdepartmental education to improve patient outcomes. - Serves as a clinical/professional mentor to rehab team members. - Clinically oversees the work of a rehab aide/assistant when they are assisting PT with patient care. Other Functions: - May voluntarily pursue certification in identified specialty area. - Performs other duties as assigned. Education Minimum: Graduate of an accredited PT program. Education Preferred: None Work Experience Minimum: None Work Experience Preferred: None Licenses & Certifications Minimum: Current Va PT licensure or license eligible. BLS CPR Certification Licenses & Certifications Preferred: None