Physical Therapist (PT)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

One-on-one patient care

Competitive wages

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Ohio is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the health care team to maximize function.

The role requires a BS/MS/DPT from an accredited program, Ohio license, and NPTE success, with a supportive staff and favorable outpatient wages and benefits. Flexible schedule and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with BS/MS/DPT.
• Current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in Ohio.
• BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of NPTE.

Responsibilities

• Examines, evaluates, and treats patients per plan to maximize function.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical knowledge for the assigned care area.
• Collaborates with the health care team for coordinated therapies.
• Assists in triaging, admissions, referrals, and discharges as assigned.
• Manages patient caseload and participates in professional development.
• Participates in department meetings and policy development.
• Supervises assistants and students as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS/DPT in Physical Therapy

Job description

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

The Physical Therapist is an individual who has graduated from an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapist must also possess a current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio and who has successfully passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care to which they are assigned in accordance with State licensing regulations, departmental standards, and policies, and accepted professional standards of care. The Physical Therapist reports to the Physical Therapy Manager.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Flexible Schedule/Hours
• 1 on 1 patient care with reasonable productivity target and supportive staff
• Attractive Outpatient Wages and Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines and evaluates patient’s physical therapy needs. In collaboration with the patient and/or caregiver, formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
• Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
• Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
• Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
• Manages patient caseload assigned.
• Participates in activities that are directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
• Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
• Supervises assistants and other support personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy from the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).