Occupational Physical Therapist - Lima, OH

WORKCARE INC•Lima, OH

1d•$48 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Physical Therapist provides onsite physical therapy services focused on injury prevention, early intervention, functional improvement, and ergonomic risk reduction. This role partners with the client and internal WorkCare teams to support employee health, reduce injury-related costs, and promote safe, sustainable work performance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice
Current CPR/BLS certification
2–5 years of clinical Physical Therapy experience required
Clear understanding of scope of practice and regulatory compliance.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to create and edit written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Strong clinical skills
Strong client-facing and teamwork skills
Proficiency in Windows operating system environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to learn and use electronic medical records and client reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in occupational health, ergonomics, industrial rehabilitation, or sports medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Provide onsite physical therapy evaluations and interventions within scope of practice and state regulations.
Deliver early intervention services to address musculoskeletal discomfort before recordable injury occurs.
Identify cases requiring medical referral and coordinate appropriate escalation.
Design and implement injury prevention and movement optimization programs.
Conduct ergonomic assessments and job task analyses.
Support return-to-work and transitional duty programs through functional progression.
Document all services accurately, timely, and in compliance with legal and program standards.
Track and report trends, outcomes, and program effectiveness.
Educate employees on body mechanics, posture, and safe work practices.
Collaborate with Occupational Health, Safety, HR, and leadership teams.
Maintain clinic equipment and supplies used for PT services.
Comply with client policies, WorkCare standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform additional duties and assume responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.