Physical Therapist (DPT) 12 Week Temporary

VCU Health

4 days ago

South Hill, VirginiaContractPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join VCU Health as a Physical Therapist (DPT) – 12 Week Temporary in South Hill, VA.

Key Responsibilities

(if applicable): Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers.

Employee is a senior member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.

The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

Requirements

saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

One college and four health sciences schools

An academic medical center

A Level I trauma center

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with VCU Health in South Hill, VA.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurologic rehabilitationAquatic therapyDischarge planningClinical documentationTeam collaborationPatient instructionSupervisionProblem solvingPediatric physical therapy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist (DPT) 12 Week Temporary position at VCU Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at VCU Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Hill, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Neurologic rehabilitation, Aquatic therapy, Discharge planning, Clinical documentation, Team collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering patient care, conducting evaluations, and implementing intervention programs while maintaining accurate medical records. They also act as a consultant and provide instruction to support staff, students, and family members.

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