Physical Therapist - Hamilton - Inpatient Therapy - PT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated physical therapist to join their team. This role involves evaluating patients, developing tailored treatment plans, and utilizing various therapeutic techniques to enhance patient recovery. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and improving health outcomes in the community. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients across various demographics. If you are passionate about physical therapy and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus up to $8,750

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with strong evaluation and treatment planning skills.
• Experience in thermotherapy, electrotherapy, and exercise therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluations and develop targeted treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and supervise physical therapist assistants.

Skills

Physical Therapy Evaluation

Thermotherapy

Electrotherapy

Exercise Therapy

Postural Training

Biomechanics

Gait Training

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Independent Living Skills Training

Documentation Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Incentives

Sign on Bonus! Up to $8,750 available to eligible applicants!

Overview

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.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:

• America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
• America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities & Requirements

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, 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 teenager, 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 Manager of PM&R with indirect supervision from the Lead Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.
• License must be posted in primary work site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate preferred.
• 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 to an assistant.