Physical Therapist - Community Memorial Hospital - Acute Care

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

This position is primarily in acute care. Standard work hours are M - F 7:30am - 4::00pm. Saturday and holiday rotation are required.

The Physical Therapist I job is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record.

The Physical Therapist acts as a consultant to various patient clinics, provides instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may also rotate through our various clinical service areas.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: \nLicensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist \n\nLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: \nCurrent license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist \nCurrent CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area \n\nExperience REQUIRED: \nNew graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist* *Employee is expected to progress to a Physical Therapist \nClinician II level within two years of employment at VCUHS \n\nExperience PREFERRED:\nPrevious affiliation or work experience at a similar facility \n\nEducation/training REQUIRED: \nGraduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy \n\nEducation/training PREFERRED: \nMasters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy \n\nIndependent action(s) required: \nPatient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, discharge planning. Ordering equipment. \nRepresenting department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients. \n\nSupervisory responsibilities (if applicable): \nEmployee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.\nEmployee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving. \nThe team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution. \n\nAdditional position requirements: \nEmployee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs. \n\nAge Specific groups served: Pediatrics Adolescence Adults Geriatrics \n\nPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): \nPhysical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. \nActivities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)\nMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking\nEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeDays

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