Physical Therapist - Hamilton - Inpatient Therapy - PT/Days - Every Weekend Commitment

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves evaluating patients, developing tailored treatment plans, and supervising assistants to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluation to determine functional limitations.
• Develops treatment plans to decrease or eliminate functional limitations.
• Documents progress in elimination of symptoms and restoration of function.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

BS and MS preferred

Job description

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 fromFairfield, 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 hospitallicensedfor203 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, 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

• 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

• BSand MS 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 an assistant