Physical Therapist -Hamilton- Outpatient Therapy - FT/Days

Kettering Medical Center; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Medical Center seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and providing mentorship to assistants. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in both rehabilitation and team collaboration, along with a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school required.
• Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for Ohio license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physical therapy needs and develops treatment plans.
• Documents progress and supervises physical therapist assistants.
• Serves diverse patient populations.

Skills

Functional limitations evaluation

Treatment plan development

Thermotherapy

Electrotherapy

Soft tissue mobilization

Education

Accredited school of physical therapy

Doctorate

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.

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

+ 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 teenagers, adults, 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

Applicants Must Have:

+ Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.

+ Doctorate preferred.

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

+ License must be posted in primary work site.

+ Experience in Sports rehab preferred.

Requisition Number: 2022-39805

Shift: First Shift

Name: 437860 - Outpatient Therapy

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

Street: 520 Eaton Ave

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0