Physical Therapist

Berger Health System; Ashland (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Rehabilitation Ashland is seeking a Physical Therapist to interpret patient history, assess deficits, and implement a plan of care with ongoing reassessment. You will discharge planning with family involvement and documentation for the medical record, while supervising PT assistants.

The role includes education/mentoring of staff and involvement in problem-solving within a multidisciplinary team. Requires a PT degree and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed in Field - State of Ohio is required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid state driver’s license and acceptable MVR may be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care 90-100%: evaluate and treat patients and develop plan of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.
• Oversee care by PTAs and supervise department functions.
• Document evaluations, plan of care, progress, and discharge information.

Skills

Direct patient care

Evaluation & treatment

Discharge planning

Supervise PTAs

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

Licensed in State of Ohio

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more- in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Competently interpret the patient's history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patient's area(s) of deficits. Based on problem(s) 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 providers and other medical staff. Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Direct Patient Care 90-100% Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectations of their department. Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants. Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to providers, 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 parties.

Indirect Patient Care 1-10%:

Department Functions: Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehabilitation tech(s). 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.

Education/Mentoring:

Takes an active role in orienting new staff members. Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating PT and PTA students. Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team. Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.

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. Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required) LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

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 : 40 Department Rehabilitation Ashland

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.

We Are Inspired to Do Our Best:

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision - to be an organization "where people want to work."