Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Physical Therapist for inpatient PRN coverage. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and guide rehabilitation within the care continuum to restore function.

Responsibilities include patient/family education, discharge planning, documentation and billing, and adherence to PHI security. Must hold a PT license in Ohio or MSA and BLS within 90 days; degree from accredited PT program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required).
• Licensed in Ohio and/or Multi State Compact (Required).
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops an effective PT treatment plan.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver on treatments and prevention.
• Initiates discharge planning and participates in care coordination.
• Performs documentation, billing, and supports department operations.
• Follows policies and PHI security guidelines.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Treatment plan

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited PT program

Ohio or MSA license

BLS within 90 days

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN (260008LO)

Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN - ( 260008LO )

A Brief Overview

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Physical Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

What You Will Do

• Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload (Required proficiency)
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
• Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required)