What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at WVU Medicine?
The Physical Therapist assesses and treats patent with a variety of physical dysfunctions using exercise, education and various modalities in order to allow patients to function optimally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
2. Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as Physical Therapist in WV.
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. Actively participate, coordinate and supervise the treatments of patients requiring physical therapy.
2. Responsible for documenting the findings of patient evaluations, progress and re-assessment in a timely manner.
3. Participate in quality assurance activities as outlined by Director, completing appropriate reports in a timely manner.
4. Responsible for conducting periodic in-services and ongoing training of departmental employees.
5. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
6. Accountable for serving as an essential member of the department and multidisciplinary team to ensure quality cost effective outcomes for our customers.
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. See attached Physical Demands
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. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
3. To support the mission of OVHC as follows: To meet the healthcare needs of our community for a lifetime.
4. The core values of OVHC represents the beliefs of our organization, guiding our processes and decision making at all levels. The mission is accomplished through a commitment to our core values.
5. Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.
6. In the context of customer service, each employee has the following expectations (dimensions of performance) as an individual and healthcare team member.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to follow/attendance/punctuality/time card system/scheduling policies.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of parking/hospital department locations.
9. Demonstrate knowledge and adheres to dress code.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of OVHC Compliance Program/Code of Conduct/Confidentiality.
11. Demonstrates knowledge of OVHC Emergency Management Plan
12. Demonstrates knowledge of physical health/wellness information and Exposure Control Plan
13. Demonstrates knowledge of Office/workplace safety
14. Demonstrates knowledge of Risk Management/Occurrence Report Practices/Non-punitive Work Environment.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: OVHC Ohio Valley Health Corporation
Cost Center: 210 OVHC Physical Therapy
Address: 222 Nicolette Road
Parkersburg
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.
