Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Rehab

Select Medical; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking rehabilitation hospital where you will play a key role in providing advanced treatment and comprehensive care for individuals facing significant medical challenges. In this as-needed Physical Therapist position, you'll evaluate patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and coordinate care with a dedicated team to maximize patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a compassionate environment while supporting patients' recovery journeys. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and establishes treatment goals and programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation and modifies treatment for timely progression.
• Coordinates treatment programs with other services and resources.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Program Development

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Supervision of PTAs

Education

State Licensure as Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Hospital

*A joint venture with Select Medical & Cleveland Clinic*

Akron, OH

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

As Needed Position

Why work for Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success!

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*