Physical Therapist- Flex/PRN (Lexington, VA, US, 24450)

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Lexington
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient's developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Physical Therapy.

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient's developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patient's medical record, and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises PTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings. What We Require:Education: Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy. Bachelor's degree as Physical Therapist and 5 years of experience, OR Master's or Doctorate degree required.Experience: Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.Life Support: AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. About Carilion This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition Number: 142313--Employment Status: Flex--Location: CRBH -Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital--Shift: Day--Shift Details: M-F 8-5. Occasional Weekend coverageRecruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD--Recruiter Email: cdfitzgerald@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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