Physical Therapist Outpatient

University Hospitals; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio seeks a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct outpatient therapy programs. Your responsibilities will include evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and educating families on health treatments. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess the required skills for patient care. This role requires a Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio and offers a chance to support patients in their rehabilitation journey.

Qualifications

• Must have evaluation and treatment skills appropriate for patient's age.
• Must possess professional initiative and good time management skills.
• Must be physically able to assist in patient treatment and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on health information and prevention.
• Participate in discharge planning processes.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment skills

Professional initiative

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assist in physical mobility

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Outpatient (25000CV6)

Physical Therapist Outpatient - ( 25000CV6 )

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)