Physical Therapist - IRP

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their rehabilitation team. This role involves providing specialized treatments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients. The Physical Therapist will assess patient needs, develop tailored care plans, and act as a community liaison to enhance patient post-discharge planning. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient rehabilitation and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio with a DPT degree.
• Ability to assess patients and establish care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient rehabilitation services and specialized treatments.
• Collaborate with team members for patient care and outcomes management.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Techniques

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Community Liaison

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Rehabilitation team members are licensed or certified professionals (physical therapists, who work within a specific team structure to offer inpatient rehabilitation services. These services are offered to the acute-care hospital, providing therapy services to patients across University Hospital, The Brain and Spine Hospital, The Ross Heart Hospital, and The James Cancer Hospital. The rehabilitation team members report to the rehabilitation manager 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 families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. Although team members report directly to a manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and aides) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs. A team member embraces the Intensive Caring values of the organization and uses them to guide interactions with others.

The Physical therapist (PT) will also provide specialized treatments to help the patient explore and identify productive avocational interests. Treatments include assessment of interests, introduction to various methods used to explore resources post discharge (use of the internet, identification of local organizations, methods to inquire about resources), exposure to local organizations, and education material to maximize patient post discharge planning. The PT is expected to be the contact for the community link and be a liaison for patients/staff/consumers of Rehabilitation Services.

Minimum 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.