Physical Therapist Outpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

PHI compliance training

Job summary

University Hospitals in Warrensville Heights, OH is seeking a Physical Therapist Outpatient to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide progression through rehab. This role requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, Ohio license (or Multi-State Compact), and BLS within 90 days.

Candidates should demonstrate strong assessment/treatment skills, professional initiative, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required).
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• Evaluation and treatment skills appropriate to rehabilitation of patients across developmental and chronological ages (Required proficiency).

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan for rehabilitation needs.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver on health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in discharge planning.
• Performs other department activities such as documentation and billing as needed.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Professional initiative

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Outpatient (2600015Q)

Physical Therapist Outpatient - ( 2600015Q )

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)