Physical Therapist Outpatient

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

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for outpatient services. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning to optimize recovery and function.

You will document all activities, support billing and department operations, and ensure PHI compliance. This role requires initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations across the

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Proficient evaluation and treatment skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and professionalism.
• Able to assist in patient mobility and movement.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Educates patients and families on health information.
• Initiates discharge planning.
• Documents and bills; supports department operations; ensures PHI compliance.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Treatment planning

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Patient education

Education

Graduate PT program

BLS Certification

Ohio/Multi-State PT license

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Outpatient (2600025F)

Physical Therapist Outpatient - ( 2600025F )

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)