Physical Therapist Outpatient

University Hospitals; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Geneva Township seeks a Physical Therapist Outpatient responsible for organizing and conducting therapy programs. Candidates will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and educate families on health information. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and a valid Ohio license. This role ensures that patients receive comprehensive support in their rehabilitation process while adhering to health policies.

Qualifications

• Must have skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to patients.
• Required to possess initiative, objectivity, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be physically capable of assisting patients and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers about health information.
• Participate in the discharge planning process.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment skills

Professional initiative

Good time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Physical Therapist Outpatient (26000327)

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)