Physical Therapist

Ahuja_Medical_Center; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute. You will evaluate patients, develop and adjust rehabilitation plans, and guide activity to restore function according to each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning, and handling documentation and billing while adhering to PHI safeguards and UH policies. A licensed PT in Ohio or with the Multi-State Compact is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required).
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact (Required).
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Educates patients and families on treatments and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in discharge planning.
• Performs documentation, billing, and department support.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Patient education

Discharge planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

EMR software

Billing systems

PHI security procedures

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist (260009ZI)

Physical Therapist - ( 260009ZI )

This position is based out of our Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

A Brief Overview

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Physical Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

What You Will Do

• Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload (Required proficiency)
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
• Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required)