Physical Therapist - St. Charles Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide exceptional patient care. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy while maintaining high standards of documentation. Your commitment to patient well-being and collaboration will help foster a compassionate environment. Join a team that values integrity and excellence, and make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans with specific goals.
• Provides direct therapy and maintains accurate records of treatment.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

General computer skills

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

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.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Mercy Health seeks people who are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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 the plan as needed.
2. Provides direct therapy to patients daily following the 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 assistant’s 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 (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required 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 health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.