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
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.
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
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)
2 Adult Psychiatric Units (50 beds total)
2 Geriatric Psychiatric Units (60 beds total)