Physical Therapist

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred for therapy and to guide families on home programs. You will assess progress, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team in a pediatric setting.

The role includes supervising PT assistants and students, maintaining accurate documentation for medical records and insurance, and delivering care that supports the physical, psychological, social, and safety needs of patients

Qualifications

• Education and licensure as required: Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and Ohio licensure.
• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instructions to families.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants and students.
• Delivers timely documentation for medical records/insurance per protocol.
• Provides care addressing physical, psychological, social, and safety needs across age groups.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Clinical physical therapy skills

Healthcare experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred

Ohio PT licensure

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Full-time, 40 Hours/week Monday - Friday, including Weekends & Holidays rotation, Hours between 7:30AM - 6:30PM Onsite Akron, OH

Summary:

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instructions and assistance to patient's families as indicated.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instructions and assistance to patient's families as indicated.
2. Effectively works with and supervises physical therapist assistants and students.
3. Provides timely documentation for medical records/insurance needs per division protocol.
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
5. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in physical therapy is required.
2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
3. Experience in healthcare is required.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelors in Physical Therapy is required; Masters or Doctorate preferred.
2. Certification: Ohio Physical Therapist licensure is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite