Physical Therapist - St. Charles Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health Partners; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals through compassionate and exceptional patient care. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in evaluating and treating patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills will directly contribute to the health and recovery of patients. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive team, you'll thrive in a setting that values integrity, compassion, and excellence. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Prescription Drug Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist required for patient evaluations and treatment planning.
• Experience in a similar setting preferred, focusing on patient care and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy and maintain accurate patient records.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants and ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Procedures

Documentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS Basic Life Support

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

General Computer Skills

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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 that 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 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 will include 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 equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and 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.

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. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].