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Description

• Entity: Winchester Medical Center
• Shift: Day

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The Per Diem Physical Therapist, reporting to the Clinical Manager/Director, supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health System (VHS) by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The Physical Therapist will be employed by VHS with their assignment to the Valley Health Surgery Center. The Physical Therapist is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, helping to determine the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions. This will improve the safety and functional independence of the patients prior to being discharged home after a total joint replacement. Feedback from the Physical Therapist is critical to determine and recommend the patient’s progression through the continuum of care. The Physical Therapist is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs, is mindful of fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines. The Physical Therapist initiates research of best practices for program development and process improvement initiatives. In addition, the Physical Therapist maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of Valley Health Surgery Center initiatives and updates. The employee will stay current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

What You Will Bring:

Education
Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required


Certification & Licensures
Physical Therapy license in State of Virginia or transitional license at time of hire required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required*
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies.
Learning, exhibiting, demonstrating, modeling, teaching and/or leading consistent proficiency for entry or advanced level - depending on years of experience, setting defined, competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

What You Will Get:

- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance

*some benefits are subject to change due to job status

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Exempt

Grade
182

Physical Demands
23 A Therapist