Physical Therapist

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth's Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients in the Home Care department. You will interpret patient history, develop and implement a plan of care, provide family instruction, and document progress for the medical team.

You will supervise assistants, coordinate discharge planning, ensure safety and quality, and participate in department meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Active Ohio license is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care after provider referral, evaluating and treating patients according to plan of care.
• Carry out plan of care with reassessment and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain productivity expectations of the department.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed in Ohio

Job description

## Physical TherapistApplylocations: RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR153704**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. 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)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 :**32**Department**Rehabilitation - InpatientJoin us! ... 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