Physical Therapist I-Outpatient Therapy

Kettering Health; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Centerville, OH is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist I to provide evidence-based care across the care continuum. You will assess, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions to restore function, relieve pain, and improve mobility in collaboration with the care team.

Candidates must have a DPT or be eligible for licensure in Ohio, completed PT rotations, and hold NPTE and Ohio jurisprudence exams; BLS certification is required or obtainable during orientation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective patient and family education.
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Record-keeping skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Commitment to ethical and regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability to changing patient needs and departmental priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of EHR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy services focusing on assessment, planning, and therapeutic intervention.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve safety, access, and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform other duties aligned with Kettering Health's mission and programs.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Assessment & planning

Evidence-based interventions

Communication skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

EHR proficiency

Adaptability

Education

DPT or eligible for licensure (Ohio)

Bachelor's/Master's with current PT license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details

Outpatient Services l Centerville l Part-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Physical Therapist I delivers evidence-based physical therapy services to patients across the care continuum, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention to restore function, relieve pain, and improve mobility. This role supports patient safety, access, and outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families on rehabilitation strategies. This role conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program or equivalent as recognized by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. However, bachelors and masters with current PT licensure acceptable.

Required Work Experience:

• Completion of clinical rotations as part of PT program.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current and valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board prior to start date. Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and Ohio jurisprudence examination. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain during orientation period.

Skills:

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
• proficiency in patient assessment and treatment planning
• ability to implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• effective patient and family education
• collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• record-keeping skills
• strong documentation and organizational skills
• commitment to ethical and regulatory compliance
• adaptability to changing patient needs and departmental priorities
• basic computer proficiency, including use of electronic health records (EHR).

Competencies:

• For Inpatient Acute Care positions:
• Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy.
• Employee demonstrates knowledge of Rehab Med Acute Care.
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices.
• For Inpatient Rehab positions:
• Employee demonstrates proper KHN restraint skills
• Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy
• Employee has knowledge of Rehab Med Ranchos Levels and Interventions
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices
• Outpatient Therapy positions:
• Employee demonstrates patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care to policy
• Employee appropriately assesses pain levels
• Employee demonstrates understanding of motor learning strategies

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

• Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.