Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient

University Hospitals

Westlake (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric patients, coordinate care and contribute to discharge planning. You will educate families, collaborate with caregivers, and support department operations at the Westlake location.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program and an Ohio license or Uniform Multi-State Compact, plus BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required)
Licenses: Ohio state license and/or Multi-State Compact (Required)
BLS certification required within 90 days (Required)

Responsibilities

Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan within the care continuum.
Educates patient/family/caregiver on applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
Initiates and participates in discharge planning process.
Performs other department activities such as documentation, billing, and support of department operations.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Professional initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient (26000701)

Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient - ( 26000701 )

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