Physical Therapist

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the James Cancer Hospital Rehabilitation Services Acute Care inpatient team in Columbus. The role serves CCCT oncology sites, focusing on brain, spinal cord, stroke, orthopedic issues, and chronic pain, with a team-based approach to assessment and care planning.

The position supports education for patients and families, contributes to outcomes management, and reports to the rehabilitation manager within the division.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Current Ohio licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• 0 years of experience required; 0–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish plans of care with the team.
• Provide a wide variety of physical therapy treatments and education to patients and families.
• Coordinate continuing care planning and participate in outcomes management.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed in Ohio as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Department

James | Rehabilitation Services Acute Care

Team Responsibilities and Overview

Physical Therapist Rehabilitation team members are licensed or certified professionals (Physical Therapists), who work within a specific team structure to offer inpatient rehabilitation services. These services are offered primarily to the acute-care James Cancer Hospital CCCT and will include serving the UH hospital system as assigned. Primary patient population served will be the CCCT oncology patient sites for patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with oncology resulting in disorders involving brain, spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurogenic disorders, orthopedic problems, amputations, or chronic pain. The oncology rehabilitation team members report to rehabilitation manager, and team leaders as assigned, as part of the overall Rehabilitation Services Division structure.

Each oncology rehabilitation team member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. Although team members report directly to a rehabilitation manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and aides) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, and, Case Managers and/or Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

We are excited to expand our team and welcome four new Physical Therapists to our organization. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Location

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.