Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Chardon, Ohio, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to oversee rehabilitation programs for patients facing physical and psychosocial challenges. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop effective treatment plans, and educate both patients and their families on relevant health information.

Additionally, you will participate in discharge planning and support departmental operations, ensuring compliance with all health information standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy in Ohio.
• Demonstrated treatment skills for rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of PHI requirements and handling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Implement effective treatment techniques.
• Educate patients and families on health information.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with documentation and departmental duties.

Job description

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.
• Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
• 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.