Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN to organize and conduct physical therapy programs facilitating the rehabilitation of patients with physical and psychosocial disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy program and the ability to perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and educate patients. Required certifications include a Basic Life Support (BLS) and a license to practice in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required).
• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary for patient care (Required proficiency).
• Physically and cognitively able to provide patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs for rehabilitation.
• Performs evaluations and develops effective treatment plans.
• Educates patients and participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment skills

Professional initiative

Good time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assist in physical mobility

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN (260004G8)

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)