Title: Physical Therapist (part-time)
State Role Title: Therapist III
Hiring Range: $58.60/hour
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Catawba Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Catawba Hospital is a state-operated psychiatric facility under the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, providing specialized care to adult and geriatric individuals with serious mental health needs in a structured, therapeutic environment. In this role, the Physical Therapist will deliver programming, evaluations, and treatments designed to improve functional outcomes, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans within established timeframes. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, redirecting patient behaviors as needed, and communicating patient progress, concerns, and behavioral changes to treatment teams and leadership. The Physical Therapist is also responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record, including assessments, treatment plans, interdisciplinary notes, and incident reporting. Additional duties involve educating patients, families, and staff on rehabilitation and therapy practices, supporting continuity of care, and contributing to training initiatives. The position requires ongoing compliance with licensure and certification standards, adherence to safety protocols, reliable attendance, and active participation in a professional, respectful work environment that promotes effective communication, teamwork, and positive patient outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational/physical therapy; ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document related to programs for individuals referred to groups.
Ability to collaborate with peer therapists, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and demonstrate positive communication skills
Additional Considerations
Prior experience working in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or inpatient hospital setting.
Experience providing physical therapy services to adult and geriatric populations.
Previous experience in a state facility or other public sector healthcare environment.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (540) 332-8300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.
Contact Information
Name: Austin Grasty
Phone: 540-375-4368
Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.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.
