Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs. The role focuses on developing treatment plans, educating patients and their families, and participating in discharge processes.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid Ohio license. Candidates must be able to assist patients physically and maintain compliance with health information regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Proficiency in evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develops effective treatment plans based on patient evaluations.
• Educates patients and families on health information and treatment.
• Participates in discharge planning processes.
• Maintains patient documentation and departmental operations.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment skills

Professional initiative

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assist in physical mobility

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

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)