Physical Therapist IRP

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team. The role focuses on inpatient or outpatient services across acute hospital, Dodd Hall, or other sites, with care for patients with neurogenic disorders, orthopedic issues, oncology, and other conditions.

Strong assessment, planning, and education are essential. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, be licensed in Ohio, and may have 0–2 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited school.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish plans of care as part of the rehabilitation team.
• Provide a wide variety of treatment techniques.
• Educate and support patients and families; facilitate continuing care planning.
• Evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

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Rehabilitation team members are licensed or certified professionals physical therapists who work within a specific team structure to offer inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services. These services are offered to the acute-care hospital, the acute inpatient rehabilitation facility (Dodd Hall), or outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurogenic disorders, orthopedic problems, burns, amputations, cancer, or chronic pain. The rehabilitation team member's report to the rehabilitation team leaders as part of the overall Rehabilitation Services Division structure

Each rehabilitation team member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. The Physical Therapy Team Member in rehabilitation and lymphedema in the James Ambulatory Services department will also have advance knowledge in the treatment of oncology patients and will be competent in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema with complete decongestive therapy (CDT,MLD). Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (physical therapy assistants and volunteers) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, Social Work and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education or experience. Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Maintains professional licensure; demonstrates commitment to continuing education; meets mandatory education and health requirements; demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.