Physical Therapist Outpatient

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

Job summary

University Hospitals in Mentor, OH seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Outpatient to evaluate and treat patients across rehab needs, guiding participation in therapy to restore function and promote health.

You will collaborate with care teams, educate families, participate in discharge planning, ensure PHI compliance, and maintain thorough documentation and billing support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required).
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact (Required).
• BLS certification within 90 days (Required).
• Demonstrates evaluation and treatment skills appropriate to patients across developmental stages.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans for rehabilitation needs.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver on health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in discharge planning.
• Performs documentation, billing, and supports department operations.
• Abides by PHI requirements and UH policies.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Treatment planning

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

PHI handling

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Outpatient (260009F4)

Physical Therapist Outpatient - ( 260009F4 )

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)