Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

_ESSENTIAL DUTIES_

• Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.

• Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of Assistants appropriately per departmental operations.

• Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.

• Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.

• Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.

• Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only). Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.

• Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.

• Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.

• Performs other functions as assigned.

_QUALIFICATIONS_

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.

• Current Ohio PT license.

• Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting

• Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).

_WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS_

• Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.

• Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.

• Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to other hospital/HomeCare staff.

• Ability to deal with aggressive patients both physically and verbally (HomeCare requirement)

• May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.

• Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations.

• Must walk on uneven terrain; drive automobile and travel to multiple sites. (HomeCare Requirement)