Physical Therapist Parma Neuro/Geriatric

Parma_Medical_Center; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to support Neuro/Geriatric outpatient services. You will organize, conduct and supervise therapy programs, assess patients, and implement care plans aimed at restoring function and independence.

Emphasis on education for patients and families, with emphasis on safety and PHI compliance. The role requires Ohio licensure or multi-state compact, BLS within 90 days, and strong teamwork for an outpatient adult population.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact.
• BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Directs patient participation in treatments to restore and maintain health.
• Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans for rehabilitation needs.
• Educates patient and family on health information and treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professional initiative

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Parma Neuro/Geriatric (260009X3)

Physical Therapist Parma Neuro/Geriatric - ( 260009X3 )

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Neuro and geriatric experience preferred.
• Full time 40 hours per week.
• Monday-Friday.
• Patient population is adult outpatient.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days.
• Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.