Physical Therapy Neurologic Resident

Berger Health System; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapist for a temporary 15-month position. The role involves assessing patients, creating and executing treatment plans, and providing patient and family education to maximize function.

Collaboration with the therapy team and supervision of PTA are essential, along with documentation and physician communication. Responsibilities include participation in learning activities, shadowing, research projects, and presenting topics to staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical and functional abilities; develop and implement plan of care.
• Reassess and adjust care plan; provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with therapy team; supervise PTA in delivery of care.
• Communicate care plan to physicians; participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

BLS

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This temporary (15 month) position performs patient care by assessing patient physical and functional abilities. Based on problems determined, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation on the medical record, and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum level of physical functioning. This position participates in physical therapy learning / mentorship opportunities with additional responsibilities which may include therapist presentations, physician relation / shadowing activity and research activity.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 80% Direct Patient . Evaluates and treats patients:
  • a. Evaluates patient physical abilities and functional status, creates plan of care and initiates patient treatment after physician referral.
  • b. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
  • c. Provides patient & family with medical and exercise-specific education to improve function.
  • d. Collaborates with therapy team members to carry out treatment plan and provide clinical care.
  • e. Supervises PTA in the delivery of care.
  • e. Communicates care plan to physician and communicates on-going care & patient needs.
  • f. Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings as appropriate.
• 2. Follows OhioHealth policies related to delivery of clinical Care
  • a. Documents evaluation, plan of care, daily progress toward goals & progress & discharge notes.
  • b. Carries out clinical outcomes processes according to department standards.
  • c. Follows Joint Commission and Department of Health guidelines, as well as Ohio PT laws.
• 20% Clinical Didactic Learning and Mentorship
  • 1. Participates in physical therapy coursework and lab activities.
  • 2. Participates in physician shadowing and other clinician observations.
  • 3. Participates in research projects.
  • 4. Presents clinical topics to therapy associates and administration.
  • 5. Represents OhioHealth Rehabilitation in hospital meetings and community events.
• 5. Participates in orientation of upcoming therapy residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description

Physical Therapy; Licensed in the State of Ohio; Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective use of computer technology. Demonstrated emphasis on customer service and the creating of customer-focused environment. Entry-level new graduate acceptable.

Work Shift

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Neuro Rehab Administration

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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