Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab & Stroke
Richmond, Virginia
Johnston-Willis Hospital

Physical Therapist Travel Job – Richmond, Virginia

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience in a hospital setting. Experience in inpatient rehab and stroke evaluation/treatment is preferred.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Rehab Therapy
• Number of Beds: 44
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Staffing: 10 OT/PT teams, 3 speech therapists, 1 tech
• Equipment: Sara Lifts, Ceiling Lifts, Vector, Bioness, LiteGait, RT300, Sci Fit
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
• Schedule: Four 8-hour shifts between 8am-5pm, including multiple weekend shifts per month
• Floating Policy: May float to acute hospital if rehab census is low
• Patient Experience: Use of AIDET communication and immediate service recovery
• Certifications: Joint Commission Stroke Certification
• Dress Code: Black scrub bottoms and royal blue top preferred

Procedures Performed

• High Intensity Gait Training
• Manual therapy for neuro re-education
• Therapeutic exercise
• Functional activity
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Functional electrical stimulation

Required Qualifications

• Physical Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting, including experience within the last year
• Experience in stroke evaluation and treatment
• BLS Certification
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
• Joint Commission Stroke Certification

Additional Notes

• Advanced skills not required
• Floating to acute care may be necessary depending on census
• Unit uses modern rehab equipment and technology
• Emphasis on patient communication and service recovery

No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.