Physical Therapist I (Full Time, Lynchburg General Hospital)

$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. 
• Follows Centra Values
• Completion of mandatory yearly education for employment and to maintain Va licensure. 

Other Functions:

• Preceptor to new employees on volunteer basis.
• Clinical instructor to PT/PTA students on volunteer basis.
• 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

Salary Range:  $34.72 - $52.09 per hour