Physical Therapist

OhioHealth Corporation; Ontario (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Care in Ontario. You will interpret patient history and baseline function, establish a plan of care, treat patients, reassess, instruct patients and families, and support discharge planning. You will supervise physical therapist assistants to ensure high-quality care.

Day shift, 40 hours per week, with emphasis on safety, quality and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team in a High Reliability Organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients after provider referral; develops and implements plan of care.
• Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes as appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining productivity expectations of their department.
• Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants.
• Supervises PTAs and rehabilitation techs and coordinates assignments.
• Participates in department quality improvement through data collection and meetings.
• Supports orientation of new staff and acts as clinical instructor for PT/PTA students.
• Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
• Emphasizes safety, quality and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Competently interpret the patient's history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patient's area(s) of deficits. Based on problem(s) identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and providers and other medical staff. Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Direct Patient Care (90-100%)

• Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.


• Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.


• Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectations of their department.


• Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants.

Indirect Patient Care (1-10%)

• Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehabilitation tech(s).


• Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.


• Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.

Education / Mentoring

• Takes an active role in orienting new staff members.


• Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating PT and PTA students.


• Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team.


• Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)


• LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Basic computer skills.

For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Rehabilitation Ontario

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment


• if you believe that learning is a life-long process


• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment