Physical Therapist - PRN & PT

MENTORHILLS; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus of $5,000

Supportive Work Environment

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MENTORHILLS in Mentor, Ohio, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in a supportive environment. This role involves developing treatment plans, supervising assistants, and ensuring compliance with health standards.

Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, be licensed in Ohio, and have strong communication skills. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio with good standing.
• Ability to effectively present information to families and coworkers.
• Experience in data input and management software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral.
• Develop and approve treatment plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and train staff.
• Participate in patient care conferences and discharge planning.

Skills

Computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Technical reading comprehension

Math skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy (Master’s or Doctorate)

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within twenty‑four (24) hours, or one business day of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients according to the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient‑related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in‑services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third‑party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; e.g., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
• Supervisory requirements: supervise PT assistants, aides and students.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; preferred graduates of Master’s or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy.
• Experience: Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Language skills: Ability to read technical procedures, comprehend policy and procedure manuals, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state; must meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.