Staff Physical Therapist - Full Time Days

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio seeks a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, set rehabilitation goals, plan and implement treatments, and document progress. You will supervise PT Assistants and Aides in line with state rules and department policies.

You will also assist the department manager with budgeting, goal setting, and program development to drive quality care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program required.
• Possess a valid license to practice in the state of Ohio required.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish appropriate treatment goals, plan treatments, carry out treatment plans and document progress in a timely manner.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Attendants in accordance with state laws and department instructions.
• Assist manager with budgeting, annual department goals, work instruction revisions, in-service training, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Physical therapy

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

$15,000 BonusFor more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.Pay Rate: $34.53-$56.86 hourlyJob Description:The Staff Physical Therapist conducts a physical therapy plan of care to facilitate the rehabilitation of a patient who is suffering from a disability caused by disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitation.Evaluates patients, establishes appropriate treatment goals, plans treatments, carries out treatment plan and documents evaluations and treatments in an accurate and timely manner.Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Attendants according to state laws and department work instructions.Assists manager in the areas of: budgeting, setting yearly department goals, revising work instructions, providing in-service training and education and assisting with improving patient satisfaction survey scores.Assists with Physical Therapy promotional activities, program development, etc.Supervises and mentors volunteers and/or students in adherence with department work instructions and/or APTA guidelines.Job Qualifications:Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program required.Possess a valid license to practice in the state of Ohio required.One year of experience preferred.Exerting up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force often.