Physical Therapist - 498647

utoledo.edu; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Physical Therapist, where you will provide exceptional care and therapeutic interventions. This role involves patient examinations, supervising support staff, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. The University of Toledo offers competitive wages, generous time off, and wellness benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to improving patient outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on the community's health and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to Public Employees Retirement System

Generous time off allowances

Wellness benefits

Education benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Current physical therapy licensure from the Ohio State Board is mandatory.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient examination and provides therapeutic interventions.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants and communicates with the treatment team.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Current physical therapy licensure

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

CPR Certification

Job description

University of Toledo has proudly served our community since 1872. We offer competitive wages, access to the Public Employees Retirement System, generous time off allowances and additional wellness benefits. As a part of The University of Toledo employees and their dependents also have access to education benefits at UToledo.

Job no: 498647
Work type: Staff - Contingent
Location: Health Science Campus Hospital
Categories: Healthcare Positions, Part-Time, AFSCME

Title:

Physical Therapist

Department Org:

OP-Physical Therapy - 109320

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME HSC

Primary Location:

HSC H

Shift:

9

Start Time:

0800

End Time:

1700

Float:

True

Rotate:

True

On Call:

False

Travel:

True

Job Description:

Performs patient examination, provides or supervises therapeutic interventions that include the use of physical agents, manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient education; evaluates the effect of treatment and modifies the plan of care as appropriate. Supervises physical therapist assistants and non-licensed support staff; serves as clinical instructor (as assigned) for student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants. Communicates with the referring provider in writing and/or verbally, and with other members of the treatment team. Complies with the rules and laws governing the practice of physical therapy as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Current physical therapy licensure from the Ohio State Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Obtains/maintains CPR Certification from the American Heart Association prior to the completion of probationary period. American Red Cross CPR Certification is acceptable for hire.
• Passes annual safety test.
• Achieves competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i.e., age specific, suctioning, aseptic technique).

Communication and other skills:
• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow for functioning as a team member, assure adequate documentation for payors, and to ensure continuity of care.
• Adheres to UTMC service values.

Physical Requirements:
• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
• Ability to hear (with or without aides);
• Ability to orally communicate;
• Good manual dexterity;
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
• Ability to stand, walk frequently;
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
• Ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).

Preferred Qualifications:

Pelvic Health Experience or Interest strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 13 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

Main Campus

Center for Administrative Support

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]