Physical Therapy

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking aPhysical Therapist in inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on evaluating patients after referral, developing and implementing a plan of care, and reassessing progress. The PT also oversees PTAs, coordinates discharge planning, and documents care for the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient/family instruction, and collaboration with providers, nurses, and social workers to improve outcomes. State licensure in Ohio is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Active licensure in the State of Ohio is required.

Responsibilities

• Directly evaluate and treat patients, develop and implement plan of care, and reassess progress.
• Oversee care provided by physical therapist assistants and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, plans, progress, and continuity of care for the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient and family instruction and collaborate with providers, nurses, case managers, and social workers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Job description

Job Description Summary

Competently interpret the patient's history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patient's area(s) of deficits. Based on problem(s) identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and providers and other medical staff. Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants.

Responsibilities And Duties

Direct Patient Care (90-100%)

Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectations of their department. Oversees and supervises provision of care by physical therapist assistants. Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to providers, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

Indirect Patient Care (1-10%)

Department Functions: Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehabilitation tech(s). Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings. Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.

Education / Mentoring

Takes an active role in orienting new staff members. Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating PT and PTA students. Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team. Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)

LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Basic computer skills. For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Rehabilitation - Inpatient

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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