Agency Physical Therapist - Sports & Orthopedic Therapies
About The Position
An agency physical therapist works on call in the outpatient Sports and Orthopedic Therapies department. The department operates Monday through Friday, with a need for hours until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 6 p.m. Fridays during the school year. The therapist evaluates pediatric and select adult patients with injuries or diseases and administers physical therapy. The role includes assessing developmental or functional status, establishing goals, developing and modifying individualized treatment plans, and documenting evaluations and patient progress. The therapist may fabricate, recommend, or provide adaptive equipment, splints, or casts and instruct patients and families in their use and in therapeutic activities to continue at home. The position also includes caseload administration, staff and community education, supervision and delegation to students and other personnel, and participation in continuing education and departmental training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
- State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy.
- CPR certification no later than 60 days after hire or after certification expiration.
Nice To Haves
- One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or a clinical affiliation in pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with varied diagnoses using standardized measures or clinical observations; identify strengths and deficits, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Develop and administer therapeutic treatment for patients with developmental delays or functional deficits, using appropriate developmental activities, modalities, and other techniques.
- Observe patient response and modify treatment plans as needed to meet patient needs and therapy goals.
- Document evaluations and progress in compliance with hospital and accrediting-association requirements.
- Manage caseload administration, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting documentation on time.
- Educate patients and families about treatment goals and therapy plans; provide home activity instructions and assess understanding and compliance.
- Fabricate, recommend, or provide adaptive equipment, splints, or casts; fit patients and instruct them in use.
- Conduct physical therapy education for hospital staff, students, and the community.
- Delegate to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, and supervise care provided.
- Attend continuing education and departmental in-service training, including participation in evidence-based practice.
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Career Level
Entry Level
