Posted by: Eastern State Hospital on May 29, 2019
Location:
Williamsburg , VA
Job Description:
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Physical Therapist
Role Title
Therapist III - 49233
Job Open Date
01/23/2019
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No
Hiring Range
Salary Negotiable
Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)
Agency Website
http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Location
Williamsburg - 830
Sublocation
Position Number
01215
Job Posting Number
1040921
Type of Recruitment
General Public - G
Does this position have telework options?
No
Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No
Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Pay Band
05
Job Description
*New graduates are welcome to apply!
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. ESH invites applications for the position of the Physical Therapist with our Physical Rehabilitation Department. Duties and responsibilities consist of providing Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments in collaboration with medical providers to reduce pain, increase mobility and improve overall physical health and functioning for patients with concomitant psychiatric needs. Develop and guide the course of treatment for particularly difficult cases with the support of a licensed physical therapy assistant and highly experienced rehab technicians. Ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care. Provides clinical guidance and instruction to other therapists and support staff. Flexible day shift position with no holidays or weekends required. Reports directly to the Therapy Manager.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Minimum Qualifications
• Current licensure in Virginia as a Physical Therapist.
• Knowledge of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and VA state licensure laws and regulations
• Willingness to work with adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to develop and implement clear treatment objectives to meet the needs and enhance the strengths and recovery goals of the individual.
• Ability to generate well-written initial assessments, reassessments, daily progress notes and supportive documentation per CMS standards.
• Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans based upon the needs, strengths, interests and functional level of the consumers.
• Ability make recommendations for modern clinical procedures, tests, and treatment equipment
• Attend and actively participate in treatment team conferences, consumer reviews and other assigned patient related meetings in a professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements
Applicants show interest in this position by submitting, in its entirety online, an application and all required application material(s).
Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications. For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date"
Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
HR. Website URL:
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&query_v0_posted_at_date=&693%5B%5D=86&627=&696=&commit=Search