Per Diem Physical Therapist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and carrying out a plan of care, and reassessing progress to achieve maximum functional outcomes.

The position includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include supervising PTAs and rehab technicians, contributing to department quality initiatives, and mentoring new staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio (PT1) required.
• D/L-HC driver license only if in Home Care department (specialized knowledge) may apply.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: evaluate and treat patients after referral; develop and implement plan of care; document progress and discharge plans.
• Indirect Patient Care: supervise PTAs and rehab techs; participate in quality improvement and meetings.
• Education/Mentoring: orient new staff; serve as clinical instructor for PT/PTA students; participate in multidisciplinary team problem solving.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

PT licensure in Ohio

Job description

Job Description Summary

Competently interpret the patient's history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients' area(s)of deficits. Based on problems identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Actively participates in department functions. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

Responsibilities and Duties

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job.

• Direct Patient Care 90 - 100% Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates the patient's physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment technique and initiates patient treatment. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department. Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance policies.
• Indirect Patient Care 1-10% Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehab techs. Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings. Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.
• Education/Mentoring: Takes active roles in orienting new staff members. Serves as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team. Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
• Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)
• DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department
• - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC
• - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Basic computer skills. For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

• Work Shift: Day
• Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed
• Department Rehabilitation - Inpatient

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry