Physical Therapist (PRN) The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Physical Therapist who will conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for patients. The role involves evaluating treatment plans, delivering direct care, and maintaining records while collaborating with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate is licensed, experienced, and possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice required.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards.
• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans.
• Provides direct therapy following patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate records on treatment provided and progress.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments, and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Functions:

1. Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan, and revisions of plan as needed.

2. Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.

3. Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc., in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.

4. Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

5. Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests, and timecard recording. This includes all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.

6. Supervises the physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

None

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (required within 30 days for BSMH, at hire for RSFH)

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training:

None

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please contact [e-mail].