Physical Therapist - Ortho at Jennick Dr

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions Apply.

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.

• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area

• New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist
  * Employee is expected to progress to a Physical Therapist Clinician II level within two years of employment at VCUHS

• Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

• Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, discharge planning. Ordering equipment.
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients.

Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers. Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving. The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

Employee 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.

Pediatrics Adolescence Adults Geriatrics

• Physical:
  Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities:
  
  Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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