Physical Therapist Outpatient and Acute Care

OhioHealth; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Circleville, OH is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for outpatient rehab services. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients, planning and reassessing care, and coordinating discharge and family education. Day shifts, 40 hours per week.

Licensed Ohio PT with current credentials is required. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the rehab team in a high reliability environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio.
• DL-HC license required only if assigned to Home Care department.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care after physician referral (approx. 90%).
• Administer portions of the assessment as directed by the PT.
• Assist in reassessment and report patient progress.
• Help implement and adjust plans of care.
• Attend multidisciplinary care meetings.
• Coordinate discharge plans with the team.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers.
• Identify equipment needs for discharge.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, care managers and staff.
• Document evaluations and progress with co-signature by supervising PT.
• Support indirect department functions and process improvements.
• Delegate tasks to Rehab Technicians.
• Contribute to QA and utilization review.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

State of Ohio PT licensure

Driver's license (DL-HC) required only for Home Care departments

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

To competently interpret the patients history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Actively participates in departmental functions.

Responsibilities And Duties

Driving is an essential function of the job.

• 90% - Direct Patient Care – Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral.
• Administers portions of the assessment that is assigned by the Physical Therapist (PT) in which Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) has demonstrated to be competent.
• Assists in reassessment process, reporting patient performance to the PT.
• Assists PT in implementation of the patients plan of care based on occupational performance frames of reference(s): bio-mechanical, rehabilitation, sensorimotor.
• Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings.
• Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team.
• Educates patient and caregiver/family.
• Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.
• Provides information to Physicians, Nurses, Care Managers, Social Workers, and other team members.
• 5%.
• Documents evaluation performance directed and interpreted by the PT, progress towards goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for the multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
• All documentation to be co-signed by the supervising PT.
• 5% - Indirect Department Functions.
• Delegates assignments to Rehab Technicians.
• Remains involved in department process improvements utilization review and quality assurance program.

Educates Others About Physical Therapy

• Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
• Assists in clinical instruction of PTA students.
• Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on PT purpose, goals and treatment policies/procedures.
• Assumes other duties delegated by management.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Additional Job Description

Licensed in the State of Ohio. Basic computer skills. Entry level new graduate, if facility has at least one veteran Physical Therapist to mentor, otherwise, at least one year of clinical Experience

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Outpatient Rehab

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment