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Physical Therapist
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Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Current or temporary Physical Therapist License as required by the state where services will be performed.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Licensure by State
MD : Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
OH : Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
PA : Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
WV : Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life.
Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization goals and objectives.
Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers.
Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
Specialty Accreditation Requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements
Require manual lifting and patient handling to be limited to 35 pounds, using equipment and aids as appropriate.
Includes lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and hazardous cleaning and laundry chemicals.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well‑coordinated work effort and effectively meet work schedules, integrating multiple factors impacting patient care.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt
Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center
Cost Center: 2295 WMCH Physical Therapy Weirton
Address: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West 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.
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Physical Therapist
role at
WVU Medicine .
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Current or temporary Physical Therapist License as required by the state where services will be performed.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Licensure by State
MD : Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
OH : Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
PA : Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
WV : Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life.
Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization goals and objectives.
Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers.
Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
Specialty Accreditation Requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements
Require manual lifting and patient handling to be limited to 35 pounds, using equipment and aids as appropriate.
Includes lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and hazardous cleaning and laundry chemicals.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well‑coordinated work effort and effectively meet work schedules, integrating multiple factors impacting patient care.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt
Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center
Cost Center: 2295 WMCH Physical Therapy Weirton
Address: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West 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.
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