Physical Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Dublin (OH); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking an outpatient float Physical Therapist to support pediatric teams across Close to Home locations in the greater Columbus area.

The role involves evaluating children, developing individualized treatment plans, and educating families. Responsibilities include documentation, CE participation, and supervision of students and staff as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy required.
• CPR certification required within 60 days post hire.
• One year of pediatric PT experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates pediatric patients to determine developmental/functional status.
• Develops and administers individualized treatment plans.
• Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints as needed.
• Educates patients and families on goals and home exercise programs.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and maintains caseload records.

Conocimientos

Pediatric PT care

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

Descripción del empleo

Physical Therapist# Careers## Physical TherapistApply: 5700 Perimeter Dr, Dublin, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-28641**Overview:**This is an outpatient float physical therapist opportunity, to help support our PT teams across all of our Close to Home locations in the greater Columbus area .**Job Description Summary:**Evaluates patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment. Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.* Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals. Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.* Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.* Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.* Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.* Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.* Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided. **Education Requirement:**Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, required. **Licensure Requirement:**State of Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy, required. **Certifications:**CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required. **Skills:**(not specified) **Experience:**One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred. **Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Driving motor vehicles (work required) \\*additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Working OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking **Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:**(not specified) \"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"