Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award-winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers.
The Physical Therapist Resident/Fellow is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which he/she is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record, as part of a post-graduate physical therapy program.
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:
Current license as a Physical Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
License as a Physical Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia
CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
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:
Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies their knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.
The team will bring unresolved issues to department manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers
Additional position requirements:
Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily working hours from 8am to 7pm based on patient population needs.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical - Lifting greater than 100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, 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, Able to adapt to frequent change
VCU Health System Authority (VCU Health) complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, residence, financial status, or any other manner prohibited by law.