Physical Therapist

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Affordable Medical coverage through BC

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 m 

Holiday Pay

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapist in Mill Run, Hilliard, OH. You will assess, plan, and implement physical therapy for geriatric post-acute patients in skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs and aides, documenting care, and contributing to program development. Full-time with flexible schedules, weekend shifts earn premium rates.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients to determine physical status.
• Provide physical therapy treating per professional standards.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve independence.
• Deliver direct patient care while meeting productivity standards.
• Supervise PTAs and aides; instruct and review their work.
• Document to maintain accurate medical records and billing.
• Participate in patient care conferences and CQI activities.
• Engage in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinate in-service programs for groups; contribute to program development.
• Attend company meetings and departmental activities.

Skills

Professional judgement

Initiative

Patient-centered care

Lifting ability

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team!

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location: Mill Run - 3399 Mill Run Drive Hilliard, OH 43026

Schedule: Full Time (Flexible Schedules Available)

• Schedules containing a weekend day receive a premium hourly rate for ALL DAYS/HOURS**

General Summary

In this role you will provide physical therapy services to patients impaired by physical dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participates in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provides supervision for PTAs and aides as assigned. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient physical status.
• Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the APTA for Physical Therapists.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using strengthening, modalities and retraining to reach patients' highest potential for independence.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Checks, instructs, assigns and reviews the work of PTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participates, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participates in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promotes current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinates and/or participates in in-service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participates in new program development.
• Participates in company meetings and additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Holiday Pay
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.