PRN Physical Therapist Outpatient Portage

University Hospitals; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide PRN rehabilitation services. The role requires evaluating patients, developing effective treatment plans, and guiding therapy to improve function and health.

You will educate patients and families, assist in discharge planning, and support department operations with accurate documentation. Candidates must hold an Ohio license (or Multi-State Compact) and obtain BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio or multi-state compact.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills for patient/family education.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs to aid rehabilitation.
• Directs patient participation in treatments to restore function and health.
• Performs evaluations and develops effective treatment plans.
• Provides patient/family education on treatment and prevention.
• Participates in discharge planning and documentation.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities.

The Physical Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.

Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.

Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.

Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.

Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

This position is PRN and will provide coverage for PTO, LOA and staffing shortages.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.

Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload.

Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills.

Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days.

Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.