Physical Therapist Outpatient

University Hospitals Pain Management; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management located in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs. This role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and educating patients on health and prevention.

The position requires dedication to maintaining a safe and compliant environment while handling Protected Health Information (PHI). The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties to support department operations and promote patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and conduct physical therapy programs.
• Competency in evaluation and treatment plan development.
• Skill in educating patients and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and preventive care.
• Perform documentation and support department operations.

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.

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.