Physical Therapist - Centerville - Outpatient Therapy - FT/Days

Kettering Medical Center; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join their outpatient therapy team. The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should be licensed by the State of Ohio and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered to attract qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.
• Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates independent thinking and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluation and develops targeted treatment plans.
• Documents progress in symptom elimination and functional restoration.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants and reports to management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Graduation from accredited school of physical therapy

BS and MS preferred

Tools

Aquatic Therapy certification

Job description

*$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time Physical Therapist positions*

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities

+ Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Provides physical therapy evaluation to determine the extent of functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.

+ Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the functional limitations.

+ Uses the physical elements of thermotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, postural training/biomechanics gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and independent living skills training for treatment.

+ Objectively documents progress in elimination of symptoms and restoration of function. Is involved with a full spectrum of patients, including adult and geriatric populations.

+ Provides supervision and direction to physical therapist assistants to assure that patient goals and objectives are met.

+ Reports directly to the Administrative Director of PM&R with indirect supervision from the Senior Physical Therapist, Program Manager and Medical Director of Rehab

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

+ Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.

+ BS and MS preferred.

+ Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.

+ License must be posted in primary work site.

Prefer Applicants Have:

+ Aquatic Therapy experience/certification

+ Ability to communicate well

+ Possesses characteristics of dependability, versatility and teamwork

+ Ability to be flexible and adapt to change

+ Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks

+ Demonstrates independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze information

+ Ability to perform those tasks assigned an assistant

Requisition Number: 2023-43328

Shift: First Shift

Name: 437840 - Outpatient Therapy

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 7677 Yankee Street

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0