Physical Therapist

Title: Physical Therapist

State Role Title: 49233

Hiring Range: $58.60/hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A. Programming
(Adult/Geriatric)

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to provide Physical Therapy programming, evaluations, and treatments for adult and geriatric individuals. · ·
• Collaborates with others involved in care to facilitate increased functional patient outcomes ·
• Within 5 working days of receiving consult, evaluate and document treatment needs in EHR. ·
• Within 3 days of evaluation, develop/implement Physical Therapy treatment plan. ·
• Develop and implement treatment protocols with clear objectives to meet the needs of patients. ·
• Communicate pertinent information and concerns to the treatment teams, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Redirect patient behavior, as needed.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free therapeutic environment .
• Report accurate daily feedback on changes in patient behavior to the treatment team and PSR Director.

B. Maintain Quality Documentation

• Follow department documentation guidelines and time frames with at least 95% compliance.
• Document after completing assessments on both the PSR initial assessment sheet and the significant findings form.
• Complete interdisciplinary notes as needed related to behavioral changes, as well as patient events (e.g. Pink hospital event form)
• Complete timely and accurate documentation using Electronic Health record.
• Document any reportable incidents on event report form and submit to proper supervisor.

C. Patient/Family Education and Staff Education

• Coordinate and facilitate PT related and Physical Rehab sponsored educational sessions and in-services.
• Assist with the development of educational material.
• Collaborate with and educate treatment teams, nursing, and support staff to ensure carryover and maintenance of functional gains

D. General Responsibilities

• Meets with Supervisor and/or Department Head, as scheduled, to communicate needs for assistance, supplies or equipment and receive feedback.
• Works cooperatively with other PSR and hospital staff as demonstrated during supervisor’s observation, and without complaints from departmental/interdisciplinary team members.
• Arrives at work site daily in a timely manner with minimal unscheduled absences.
• Other duties as assigned.

E. Education/Training

• Fulfills requirements to maintain licensure.
• Maintains current CPR certification per facility training guidelines.
• Maintains current Therapeutic Options certification per facility training guidelines.
• Attends scheduled mandatory/pertinent in-services related to job duties.

G. Attendance/Punctuality

• Compliance with established Attendance Policy, with no more than five (5) occurrences in a calendar year.

H. Safety

• Demonstrate consistent use of proper body mechanics and safety principles.
• Consistently reports unsafe work situations to AT Department Director
• Follows guidelines regarding Adjunctive Therapy Department and hospital policies that involve safety issues

I. Interpersonal Relations (IRP)

• Contributes to a productive work environment through positive interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
• Uses appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.
• Uses appropriate conflict management techniques and resources to resolve problems with co-workers in a timely manner.
• Interactions with co-workers, patients, and families reflect an attitude of respect and courtesy.
• Uses appropriate interactions and effective communication skills to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational/physical therapy; ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document related to programs for individuals referred to groups.
Ability to collaborate with peer therapists, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and demonstrate positive communication skills

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in a Psychiatric facility.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

(Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 540-375-4211 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY)

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: 540-375-4368

Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.