Physical Therapist- Homecare

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric patients. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and CPR certification. The therapist will develop individual treatment plans, document progress, and provide education to patients and families, ensuring optimal care and recovery. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on children's health.

Qualifications

• State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy is required.
• CPR certification within 60 days post-hire is required.
• One year of experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for physical therapy and administers treatment.
• Educates patients and families on treatment goals and plans.
• Documents evaluations and maintains patient administrative functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Evaluates pediatric and select adult patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment. Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
• Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

CPR certificationno later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"