Physical Therapist - 499185

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves patient examination, therapeutic interventions, and supervision of assistants. Candidates must possess a valid physical therapy license and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Supervises physical therapist assistants and non-licensed support staff.
• Communicates with the referring provider and treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient examination and provides therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluates treatment effects and modifies care plans as needed.

Skills

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Current physical therapy licensure from the Ohio State Board

CPR Certification from the American Heart Association

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Job Details

Title: Physical Therapist

Department: OP-Physical Therapy - 109320

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0730 End Time: 1800

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).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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 required for position).

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Candidates must be nicotine-free, with pre-employment cotinine testing and health screenings. Employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of these requirements, except for positions at the Main Campus and College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. Contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 for assistance.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Higher Education

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