Full-time Hospital, Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT)

WVU Medicine

. Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatment programs while providing comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation interventions. Holds relevant state licensure and certifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective patient management.

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Physical Therapist LicensePatient Care CoordinationRehabilitation InterventionsBasic Life Support CertificationInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Physical Therapy Treatment ProgramsPatient AssessmentMovement DiagnosisRehabilitation TechniquesDocumentation ReviewPatient Service BillingHeavy LiftingMobility Assistance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Regulatory StandardsInterdisciplinary TeamPatient CarePhysical Therapy ExaminersCommunicable Diseases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs
Provide coordinated and comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team
Apply research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, prevent, or treat conditions limiting movement and daily function
Consult with physicians and work under supervision through documentation review and consultation
Supervise physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers in accordance with regulatory standards
Participate in meeting work-unit and department goals and objectives
Submit accurate patient service charges through the billing system via the patient’s electronic medical record
Complete annual specialty-accreditation education, where applicable
Work a 40-hour scheduled week including weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed
Maryland: Physical Therapist License, Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or Physical Therapist Compact License
Ohio: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board or Physical Therapist Compact License
Pennsylvania: Physical Therapist License, Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy, or Physical Therapist Compact License
West Virginia: Physical Therapist License, Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists, or Physical Therapist Compact License
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort
Ability to effectively meet work schedules and integrate multiple factors affecting patient care
Ability to perform heavy/hard work involving lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs
Ability to meet required vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and adjusting focus
Ability to work with exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and cleaning and laundry chemicals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Physical Therapist Clinical Ladder system-wide clinical advancement program
Professional development opportunities through the clinical ladder
Reward system for quality clinical performance
Annual required education related to specialty accreditation, where applicable
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination protections