PRN Physical Therapist Samaritan Adult Inpatient

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

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for Samaritan Adult Inpatient to organize and conduct physical therapy services for inpatient rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, educate families, and participate in discharge planning.

The role requires a PT license, BLS within 90 days, and the ability to manage care across age groups in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Evaluation and treatment skills appropriate to patient age and condition.
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and assist in mobility.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Directs patient participation in selected activities/treatments to restore and maintain health.
• Performs evaluations and develops effective treatment plan for rehabilitation needs.
• Educates patient, family, and caregiver on health information, treatment, and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in discharge planning process.
• Performs documentation, billing and department support tasks.
• Complies with policies and standards; adheres to PHI requirements.
• Duties as assigned and oriented by department.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professional initiative

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description - PRN Physical Therapist Samaritan Adult Inpatient (26000805)

PRN Physical Therapist Samaritan Adult Inpatient - ( 26000805 )

• 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 and will provide coverage for UH employees on PTO, LOA and staffing shortages.
• The patient population is inpatient.
• 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 required proficiency.
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills required proficiency.
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment required proficiency.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days.
• Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.