Mercy Health-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Springfield, OH
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

  • Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
  • Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy.
  • Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
  • Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
  • Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
  • Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
  • Supervises the physical therapist assistant's treatment interventions and professional growth.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice.
  • BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH).
  • 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred).
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
  • Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
  • Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.
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