divh2Physical Therapist/h2pEvaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs./ppstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/pulliBachelor of Science in Physical Therapy./liliCurrent or temporary licensure in the state of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. Permanent licensure obtained within 90 days of employment./liliObtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date./li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/pulliOne year experience in the setting of the open position, (acute care, outpatient, SNF, HH)./li/ulpstrongCore Job Duties and Responsibilities:/strong/ppThe 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./pulliProvides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach./liliApplies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the bodys ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D./liliCarries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers./liliParticipates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospitals organizations goals and objectives./liliSupervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards./liliSubmits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patients EMR./li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/pulliThe national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patients profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable./liliHeavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus./li/ulpstrongWorking Environment:/strong/pulliExposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals./li/ulpstrongSkills and Abilities:/strong/pulliAbility to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care./li/ulpstrongAdditional Job Description:/strong/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 40/ppShift: Day (United States of America)/ppExempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)/ppCompany: WTZ Wetzel County Hospital/ppCost Center: 210 WTZ Physical Therapy/ppAddress: 3 East Benjamin Drive New Martinsville West Virginia/ppstrongEqual Opportunity Employer/strong/ppWest 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./p/div