Neurologic Physical Therapist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services seeks a Rehab Team Member to provide physical therapy in outpatient settings within a multidisciplinary program. The role emphasizes teamwork, evidence-based care, and compliance with Ohio licensure rules.

You will evaluate patients with neurologic and orthopedic conditions, develop comprehensive plans, document progress and outcomes, and participate in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• All Rehab Team Members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio Physical Therapy Board.
• All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution.
• American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment to diverse diagnoses including spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, and neurological patients.
• Evaluates and develops a comprehensive plan of care for all patients.
• Documents patients' abilities, progress and outcomes.
• Works within a team concept of rehab professionals and participates in interdisciplinary teams.
• Schedules include closing shifts to meet clinic coverage and patient access needs (7a-7p M–Th, 7a-6p F).

Education

Ohio Physical Therapy License

Job description

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The Rehab Team Member is currently licensed to practice therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual will work within a team oriented multi-disciplinary rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with neurologic and orthopedic injuries. The rehabilitation team members report to the rehabilitation clinic manager as part of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services structure.

The Rehab Team Member works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and under direct supervision of their clinic manager. The Rehab Team Member evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of their profession in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to the clinic manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Provides physical therapy treatment to a diverse group of diagnoses including spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, & neurological patients. Responsible for the evaluation & development of a comprehensive care plan for all patients. Functions within a team concept of rehab professionals.

This position could be assigned to other physical therapy departments with in OSU. Documents patients abilities, progress & outcomes. Provides quality physical therapy services to an assigned group of patients and performs duties associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

All Rehab Team Members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio Physical Therapy the Ohio Board. and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. Current American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.

Schedule to include closing shifts to meet clinic coverage and patient access needs. Current clinic schedule: 7a-7p M-Th, 7a-6p F.

Each Rehabilitation Team Member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.

Schedule to include closing shifts to meet clinic coverage and patient access needs. Current clinic schedule: 7a-7p M-Th, 7a-6p F.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.