Title: Physical Therapist - #WWRH0018

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: Anticipated hourly rate up to $55 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

About the Position

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Physical Therapy Department is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct client care. This position delivers comprehensive and specialized evaluations, treatments, and consultations for adults (18 and older) with neurologic and/or orthopedic disabilities as part of an interdisciplinary team. The goal is to develop, improve, or restore clients’ independent living and vocational potential.

All clinical services must be provided in accordance with the Center’s Compliance Program, professional regulations and ethics, and established standards of care. Responsibilities include reviewing client referral information (or consulting with the Division Manager) to determine the appropriate level of physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate thorough knowledge of PT practice standards, ethical codes, organizational values, and policies/procedures; show advanced competence in conducting and documenting client assessments; and provide direct client care in accordance with PT licensure guidelines.

Other Duties Include but are not limited to

Documents client treatment—including the client’s response to treatment—using PT template reports, AWARE ASEs, or AWARE service notes within required timeframes. Communicates effectively with a broad range of paraprofessionals, professional staff, and clients.

This is a wage (part‑time) position that will work an average of 20 hours per week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during the employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

KSAs and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

Knowledge/Experience:
• Academic and clinical knowledge gained during the professional education curriculum.
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, principles and practice of PT techniques.
• Demonstrated competency in areas of PT evaluation and treatment.

Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to administer physical therapy treatments, including patient transfers, therapeutic modalities, & mobility training
• Ability to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification Required for Entry into Position
• Licensed Physical Therapist or eligible for Virginia licensure
• Some clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.