Sports and Ortho Physical Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a licensed Physical Therapist specializing in sports, orthopedics, and pediatric chronic pain in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients and families, and may coach students and staff.

The role is 40 hours/week, 8a-5p, Monday through Friday, with potential evening hours; state licensure and CPR are required, with 1 year pediatric or sports/orthopedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy is required.
• CPR certification required within 60 days post hire.
• One year of physical therapy experience in pediatric or sports/orthopedic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment.
• Fabricates or recommends orthotics and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
• Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community; delegates to students and supervise staff.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients to provide optimal development, function and independence; documents and adjusts treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Physical therapist with a focus on sports and orthopedics with some weekly hours dedicated to evaluating and treating the pediatric chronic pain population within a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. Position will be 40 hours/week, 8a-5p Monday through Friday with some potential evening hours.

Job Description Summary

Evaluates patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment. Fabricates or recommends orthotics and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Essential Functions

• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.


• Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.


• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.


• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.


• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.


• Fabricates, recommends or provides orthotics to maintain functional body joint positions and improve functional mobility. Fits patient and instructs patient and family on use of item.


• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, required.

Licensure Requirement

State of Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy, required.

Certifications

CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric or adult sports and orthopedic setting, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Standing, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"