Part-Time Physical Therapist - PT 0801PV#01


Healthcare - VA - Catawba, VA
Catawba, Virginia
Locations: Catawba, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Salem
Posted On: August 14, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 28, 2025
Pay: $50.00 per hour

Job Title: Physical Therapist (Part-Time)
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: Catawba, VA
Shift: Morning
Schedule: 1 full 8-hour day or 2 half 4-hour days per week

Position Overview:

A part-time Physical Therapist is needed for a one-year contract position at a behavioral healthcare facility in Catawba, VA. This role focuses on providing physical therapy services to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments tailored to psychiatric adult and geriatric populations

  • Complete evaluations within 5 business days of consult and establish treatment plans within 3 days

  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient functional outcomes

  • Promote a safe, therapeutic environment and monitor behavioral changes

  • Document services and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) with 95% compliance or higher

  • Complete interdisciplinary and event-specific documentation accurately and on time

  • Assist with PT-related education and training for staff to ensure continuity of care

  • Participate in team meetings, department initiatives, and quality improvement efforts

  • Maintain professional licensure and complete mandatory trainings and certifications

  • Follow all departmental and safety protocols and demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and staff

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Active Physical Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia Board of Physical Therapy)

  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Cerner)

  • Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

  • Therapeutic Options certification (or willingness to complete training)

Patient Units Covered:

  • 2 Adult Psychiatric Units (50 beds total)

  • 2 Geriatric Psychiatric Units (60 beds total)

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