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West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.

Physical Therapist Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Resident (JR24-49081)

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501


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This position is part of an organized training program to advance resident's knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a more competent practitioner. Upon completion of the program, one shall develop competencies in areas of acute care cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy clinical practice management and related education/training. The resident is also responsible for a full range of physical therapy services to patients of West Virginia University Hospitals. The physical therapist resident works independently and in consultation of referring physicians with guidance of the supervisory personnel, organizing treatments to meet established criteria and proper documentation in patient's medical records. WVU Hospitals, Physical Therapy will employ the resident providing clinical hours; WVU Division of Physical Therapy will provide the educational component.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Successful completion of DPT program. 2. Maintain a valid, unrestricted license by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed. In the event, the participant begins the program with a temporary license, continuation of the program is contingent upon successful completion of national board examination within ninety days (90) of beginning program consistent with West Virginia Licensure law that allows a temporary license only for the time of 90 days ( In the event, the resident begins on a temporary license and fails the board examination, suspension and/or termination of residency and employment will occur). 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Remain an active member of the Residency program until graduation (12 months).Maintain an average of 30 patient care hours per week and complete at a minimum of 1500 patient care clinical hours over the course of the residency program. A percent of the resident's time will go toward educational component (approx. 8 hours per week) that includes residency course work, teaching within cardiopulmonary courses, IPE, and rounds.Successfully complete all clinical requirements and experiences of the residency program.Successfully complete summative live-patient examinations with a minimum of 80%... For full info follow application link.

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