Physical Therapist - Contingent/IRP

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Physical Therapist for the IRP Allied Health team at East Hospital – Tower (0397). This intermittent, first-shift role supports inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services and reports to the director of rehabilitation services.

The PT will assess patients, develop plans of care with the patient and team, apply diverse therapeutic techniques, educate patients and families, and coordinate continuing care with other therapists, rehab staff, physicians, nurses,

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
• License to practice physical therapy in the state of Ohio or eligibility to take the licensure examination.
• Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy school clinical internship.
• One year’s experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• Background check required; drug screen or physical exam may be required post-offer.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish plans of care in collaboration with the patient and other team members.
• Provide a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice.
• Educate and support patients and families; facilitate continuing care planning.
• Coordinate services with other therapists, rehab staff, physicians, nurses, and Patient Care Resource Managers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care development

Team coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy

License to practice in Ohio or eligibility

Clinical internship completion

1 year experience in medical setting preferred

Job description

Physical Therapist – Contingent/IRP

Location: East Hospital – Tower (0397). Position Type: Intermittent. Shift: First Shift. Scheduled Hours: 0.2.

Overview

The IRP–Allied Health team consists of licensed or certified professionals who work within a team structure to offer inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services to patients with orthopedic, neurological, general medical, vascular, or musculoskeletal conditions. The physical therapist (PT) reports to the director of rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

The physical therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team effort to provide appropriate care. Upon referral, the PT will assess patients and establish plans of care in collaboration with the patient and other team members; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice; give education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning. The PT ensures coordination of services with other therapists, rehab staff, physicians, nurses, and Patient Care Resource Managers.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
• License to practice physical therapy in the state of Ohio or eligibility to take the licensure examination.
• Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy school clinical internship.
• One year’s experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• Background check required; drug screen or physical exam may be required post‑offer.

EEO Statement

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.