Physical Therapist

Wexner Medical Center; Norwich Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The role involves assessing patients, establishing care plans, and providing treatment techniques within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

Candidates should have expertise in oncology treatment, lymphedema therapy, and pelvic floor diagnoses. This position requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to support patients and families through their care journey.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish care plans.
• Provide a wide variety of treatment techniques.
• Education and support to patients and families.
• Evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education and support

Quality evaluation

Advanced oncology treatment knowledge

Lymphedema therapy skills

Pelvic floor therapy knowledge

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

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.

Each 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. The Physical Therapy Team Member in rehabilitation, pelvic floor, and lymphedema in the Oncology Rehabilitation Department will also have advanced knowledge in the treatment of oncology patients and will be competent in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema with complete decongestive therapy (CDT, MLD) as well as pelvic floor diagnoses for pelvic health impairments. Although team members report directly to the Rehab Services Manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (physical therapy assistants and volunteers) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, Social Work and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs.

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