Physical Therapist - Hamilton - Inpatient Therapy - PT/Days - Every Weekend Commitment

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient recovery. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy evaluations to assess functional limitations.
• Develops and adjusts targeted treatment plans.
• Documents patient progress objectively.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

BSc or MSc preferred

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system comprising 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience by providing high-quality care at every life stage. Our mission is service-oriented and actively demonstrated through facility care, training future healthcare professionals, and engaging in international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, KH Hamilton has served the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Provides leadership in health in Butler County, serving Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown, and surrounding areas.
• Offers maternity, emergency services, advanced wound healing, and various outpatient services.
• Received an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group in 2020, ranking among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
• Full-service community hospital with 203 licensed beds.
• Received several awards from Healthgrades in 2020, including:
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
• America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, conducting physical therapy evaluations to assess functional limitations related to diagnoses.
• Develops and adjusts targeted treatment plans to reduce or eliminate functional limitations.
• Utilizes therapeutic modalities such as thermotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, postural training, gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and independent living skills training.
• Documents patient progress objectively, focusing on symptom elimination and functional restoration, serving adult and geriatric populations.
• Supervises and directs physical therapist assistants to ensure patient goals are achieved.
• Reports to the Administrative Director of PM&R, with indirect supervision from the Senior Physical Therapist, Program Manager, and Medical Director of Rehab.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure in Ohio; license must be displayed at primary work site.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc or MSc preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependability, versatility, teamwork.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work under stress and manage multiple tasks.
• Independent thinking, problem-solving, good judgment, analytical skills.
• Ability to perform tasks delegated by an assistant.