Agency Physical Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Marysville is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating pediatric and adult patients, administering treatment, and providing education to families.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, licensure in Ohio, and CPR certification. Preferred candidates will have experience in pediatric settings. This role includes no weekend or major holiday work, ensuring a balanced schedule.

Qualifications

• State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy required.
• CPR certification required no later than 60 days post hire.
• Preferred: One year of experience in pediatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric and adult patients for physical therapy.
• Develop and administer therapy treatments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document evaluation results and patient progress per hospital standards.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals and activities to follow at home.

Skills

Orthopedics

Sports medicine

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

This role will cover mainly at our Marysville location. Availability required until 8 pm M‑Th and 6 pm on Fridays. Strong skills in orthopedics and sports medicine preferred. Interest in performing arts (gymnastics and dance) is a bonus. No weekends or major holidays.

Job Description Summary

Evaluates pediatric and selected adult patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment. Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Essential Functions

• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in‑service training programs to enhance professional development, including participation in EBP.
• Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, required.

Licensure Requirement

State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy, required.

Certifications

CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Experience

One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting/Carrying 41–60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking, Working at Heights.

Frequently: Computer skills, Lifting/Carrying 0–10 lbs, 11–20 lbs, 21–40 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs, 26–40 lbs, 41–60 lbs, Standing.

Continuously: Audible speech, Decision Making, Flexing/Extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing–Far/near.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet.