Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN - Weekends
Company: VCU Health
Location: South Hill
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026.
Terms and conditions apply. Weekend and holiday coverage. This
position will work with both Acute Care Physical Therapy and
Outpatient Physical Therapy. This is a day shift position and
requires Saturday hours as well as holiday rotation. Work hours are
7:30am - 4:00pm. The Physical Therapist 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 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 rotate through our various
clinical service areas. Licensure, Certification, or Registration
Requirements for Hire: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the
Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Licensure,
Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued
employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a
Physical Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic
or practice area Experience REQUIRED: New graduate to up to 2 years
of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience PREFERRED:
Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility
Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of
Physical Therapy Education/training PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral
Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Independent
action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of plan
of care, discharge planning. Ordering equipment. Representing
department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and
charging patients. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
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. Additional position requirements:
Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific
Manager. Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be
required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs. Age
Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as
appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Frequent
bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other),
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
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 Weekend Day EEO
Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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