Physical Therapist Outpatient

ACHE; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ACHE is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The role emphasizes planning and executing individualized treatment plans, patient education, and discharge planning to promote recovery and health.

The position requires BLS and Ohio license (or Multi-State Compact) with adherence to PHI policies. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered, and travel is about 10% of duties, reflecting a dynamic clinical environment in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and treat patients per plan of care.
• Possess professional initiative and manage time effectively.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan within the care continuum.
• Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver on health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in discharge planning.
• Performs other department activities (documentation, billing, etc.).

Skills

Evaluation & treatment

Initiative & time management

Interpersonal skills

PHI compliance

Mobility assistance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

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.

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000.

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.

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)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%