Physical Therapist Geriatric Resident

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapy Resident. This role involves working within a sports medicine rehabilitation program, evaluating and treating patients under supervision. The ideal candidate must be licensed in Ohio and possess degrees from accredited institutions. The residency offers high-quality clinical and educational opportunities. Candidates must also complete a background check. The university is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice physical therapy in Ohio.
• Must have completed education from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients as per state laws.
• Work under supervision of the Rehab Manager.
• Participate in a team-oriented sports medicine rehabilitation program.

Skills

Current licensure with the State of Ohio

Team-oriented skills

Patient evaluation and treatment

Education

Degrees from accredited institutions

Tools

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Resident

The Physical Therapy Resident is currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual will work within a team oriented sports medicine rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with orthopedic and sports related injuries. The team members report to the rehabilitation manager as part of the OSU Ambulatory Rehab program structure.

The Physical Therapy Resident works under the general supervision of the Rehab Manager and under direct supervision of the Manager responsible for coordinating education. The Physical Therapy Resident evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of physical therapy in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, staff physical therapists, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure with the State of Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board or the Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions.
• All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.

The geriatric PT residency program offers high quality clinical, educational, and research opportunities to prepare physical therapists to become board certified geriatric physical therapy specialists. The mission of the program is to develop clinician leaders with advanced knowledge, skills and professional behaviors that will shape the future of geriatric physical therapy and create autonomous practitioners through research, education and patient care.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.