Physical Therapist - Adult Acute Care
How this role contributes to patient care
These roles focus on helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve their physical, emotional, and functional well-being. The work involves assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' abilities to perform daily activities and achieve their rehabilitation goals. These roles are responsible for improving patient mobility, strength, and function through exercise, manual therapy, and education.
What you would do in this role
- Perform physical therapy examinations according to professional standards and departmental policy
- Demonstrate knowledge of intervention options and execute a program of skilled physical therapy intervention
- Participate actively in professional growth of self and others
- Participate actively in quality improvement and program development
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
- No experience required
- Licensure: Licensed to practice in Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. New grads must be licensed within 6 months of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required
Physical Demands
- Standing for prolonged periods
- Frequently bending/stooping/traveling
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
- Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs
- May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease
Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this role is $36.73 - $58.77 hourly.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings, Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts, Certification and education support, Generous Paid Time Off
About UVA Health
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.