Physical Therapist

Phoenix Physical Therapy; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy in the Youngstown area seeks a Physical Therapist to develop and implement therapy programs to restore function and improve movement. You will coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team and supervise assistants and rehab staff.

The role requires evaluating patients, using therapeutic procedures and equipment, re-evaluating progress, maintaining confidentiality and safety, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license and current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to collect medical history and develop rehab plans.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercises, and equipment to restore movement.
• Coordinates care across an interdisciplinary team and oversees staff.
• Re-evaluates patient status and updates the care plan as needed.
• Educates patients and families about expectations during recovery.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety; comply with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Information gathering

Attention to detail

Customer orientation

Education

Graduate of an approved PT school

Physical Therapy license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cornersburg OH - Youngstown, OH 44511

Position Type: Casual Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement. Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Always maintain patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Mantains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education / Training:

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem/situational analysis.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation.

Physical Requirements:

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment.

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.