PRN Physical Therapist Outpatient: Westlake

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist in Westlake, Ohio. The role involves organizing and conducting rehabilitation programs for outpatient adults, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and families. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold an appropriate license in Ohio. This position offers flexible hours, primarily Monday through Friday, to address department staffing needs. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be able to evaluate and develop treatment plans suitable to patient needs.
• Required to educate patients and families on health information.
• Must be able to handle both physical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct Physical Therapy programs for rehabilitation.
• Initiate and participate in discharge planning.
• Document patient treatment and operations in compliance with policies.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment skills

Good time management

Interpersonal skills

Professional initiative

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

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

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description - PRN Physical Therapist Outpatient: Westlake (2600046X)

PRN Physical Therapist Outpatient: Westlake - ( 2600046X )

• 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.
• 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.
• Monday-Friday.
• Will provide coverage for staffing shortages, PTO and LOA in the department.
• Patient population is outpatient adult.
• 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.