Outpatient Physical Therapist - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

easyservice; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Physical Therapy department seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to perform initial and ongoing assessments and provide skilled interventions for diverse patient groups, including outpatients and inpatients. The role emphasizes adherence to professional standards, accurate documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position may involve off-site locations; supervision of PT assistants and ongoing professional development are part of the role within Mercy

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or eligible for trainee/temporary license
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for some sites)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop an appropriate treatment plan with goals.
• Provide direct therapy daily following the plan of care and current standards of practice.
• Document care, progress, and coordination in the EMR with timely co-signatures when required.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring quality and safe patient care.
• Supervise PT assistants and support professional growth where applicable.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

PRN Opportunity

No weekend requirement

Job Summary:

Th e 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:

• Eva luates 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant's 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 state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (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 equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and 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.
• In terpersonal 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 health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Physical Therapy - St. Rita's - PMR OP

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