Homecare Physical Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric and select adult patients. The role includes fabricating adaptive equipment, educating families, and maintaining detailed records to support therapy goals.

Requires a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, Ohio licensure, CPR within 60 days, and typically one year of pediatric PT experience. Offers a $20k sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement for home care duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Ohio state licensure in physical therapy required.
• CPR certification within 60 days post hire.
• One year of pediatric PT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend continuing education programs and in-service trainings to enhance professional development.
• Conduct PT educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community.
• Delegate to students and supervise care provided.
• Develop and administer therapeutic treatment to pediatric patients and document outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Family education

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

** $20k SIGN ON BONUS!!***

Full time role but open to part time applicants as well. Our Homecare Therapists have flexible scheduling options with part and full time openings. You manage your own caseload as well as receive paid mileage and continuing education dollars. We offer a strong network of support for both new graduates as well as experienced therapists. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary

Evaluates pediatric and select 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.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Pay

$74,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• * 401(k)
• * 401(k) matching
• * Continuing education credits
• * Dental insurance
• * Health insurance
• * Paid time off
• * Vision insurance

Work Location

In person