Acute Care - Physical Therapist (PRN) - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health; Batavia (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating patients and developing tailored treatment plans. Your expertise will directly impact patient care across various settings, including outpatient and inpatient services. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a skilled team while maintaining high standards of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the current practice state is required.
• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans with specific goals.
• Provides direct therapy to patients and maintains accurate records.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient assessment

Electronic medical records

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

General computer skills

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

Acute Care - Physical Therapist

PRN

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments, and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Functions:

1. Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan, and revisions of plan as needed.

2. Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.

3. Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc., in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.

4. Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

5. Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests, and timecard recording. This includes all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.

6. Supervises the physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education: None

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the current practice state or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in that state (required).

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH).

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting (preferred).

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.

• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients, and families.

• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training: None

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Physical Therapy - Clermont

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].