Physical Therapist

Orthopedic One; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopedic One in Columbus, OH seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate referred patients, develop treatment plans, and ensure care adheres to APTA standards. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate care and report progress.

You will treat patients of all ages, maintain confidential records, and participate in department initiatives. A valid state license and CPR/BLS/AED certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited School of Physical Therapy with current state licensure.
• CPR certification including BLS/AED training.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients across age ranges per clinical protocol.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for physical therapy and submit evaluation reports.
• Communicate evaluative findings with referral sources and other departments.
• Ensure treatment aligns with APTA ethics and standards of practice.
• Provide patient-centered care across all ages with respectful shared decision making.
• Maintain a patient treatment schedule and manage caseload with referrals.
• Prepare and submit department reports while ensuring confidentiality.

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

State licensure

CPR/BLS/AED certification

Job description

• Schedule - Shift Regular Full Time - Day Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Evaluations:

• Responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for physical therapy. Responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation. Effectively communicates with referral sources, other departments, and external agencies regarding evaluative findings and patient’s needs.

Treatment Quality:

• Ensures that Physical Therapy Practices are consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy in this manual. Treats patients of all ages (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0–120 years), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice. Demonstrates respect and understanding of the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions. Patient- centric shared decision making. Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients served as applicable by law.
• Demonstrates treatment skills that are rooted in evidence-based practice guidelines while balancing both patient and provider expectations and needs.
• Confers with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient to keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification, and/or progress

Treatment Quantitative:

• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility.
• Practices caseload management as it pertains to NS, CXL and reschedules. Provides appropriate visits per referral, including frequency, duration based on POC determined with referring provider. Demonstrates the ability to manage the episode of care using both HEP and clinic visits
• Billing/CPT or RVU matches the time spent with patient, within department standards.
• Records and Reports:
  • Prepares and submits department/facility reports, assuring confidentiality of all records:
    • Evaluation reports/summaries. Discharge reports/summaries. Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies. Daily notes completed in a timely fashion while supporting medical necessity Special reports as requested by the Director and or Manager

Professional Status and Public Relations:

• Professional Status and Public Relations:
  • Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy. Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and shares gained information with the department/facility personnel. Prepares and presents educational presentations to community groups as requested. Maintains positive public relations with all community sources.

TEAMWORK

• Teamwork:
  • Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision. Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations. Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner. Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers. Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Policies and Procedures:
  • Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents. Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary. Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association accreditedschool of Physical Therapy;current state licensure is required. Must maintain and provide verification card for CPR certification including BLS/AED training.

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