Physical Therapist-Outpatient Services

Kettering Health•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients in accordance with state and national practice acts. In cooperation with referral sources, the therapist evaluates symptoms and functional limitations relevant to a diagnosis and develops and adjusts treatment plans to decrease or eliminate them. The role serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in an outpatient setting. The position includes direct patient care, day-to-day scheduling, supervision of physical therapist assistants and students, consultation with physicians and other team members, electronic medical record documentation, quality assurance and performance improvement, clinical education, guest relations, billing for services rendered, and other assigned duties. The therapist establishes measurable, realistic goals based on evaluation findings and patient needs, and uses evidence-based techniques to progress individualized treatment. The role also requires timely, accurate documentation consistent with KHN policy and regulatory standards, maintaining departmental productivity and quality standards, and contributing to teamwork and professional development. Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Its mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health, with a commitment to helping patients be their best and making safety a top priority.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Ohio.
License must be posted at the primary work site.
Ability to communicate well.
Dependability, versatility, and teamwork.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks.
Independent thinking, problem-solving, sound judgment, and ability to analyze information.
Ability to perform tasks assigned to an assistant.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret medical history and perform functional and comprehensive evaluations for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Establish treatment plans based on evaluation findings, patient goals, and current needs.
Develop objective, measurable, realistic goals aligned with patients’ goals.
Use sound clinical judgment and evidence-based techniques to implement, modify, and progress therapy toward individualized goals.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other caregivers, involving them in treatment as appropriate.
Document evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge notes accurately and promptly in accordance with KHN policy and regulatory standards.
Complete other required documentation, including daily charges and outpatient recertification letters, in a timely and accurate manner.
Meet departmental quality improvement and assurance standards, including patient and family education and timely discharge documentation.
Maintain or exceed departmental productivity standards; prioritize caseloads and schedules based on patient acuity and departmental needs, assist coworkers, and complete assigned responsibilities and routine tasks promptly.
Pursue professional growth through literature review, professional groups, in-services, and continuing education.
Provide clinical supervision of PT and/or PTA students, PTA staff, rehab aides, support personnel, and volunteers.
Work as a team member toward department goals and accept constructive suggestions and implement changes when needed.
Provide direct patient care, manage day-to-day patient scheduling, consult with physicians and team members, support clinical education and guest relations, and bill for services rendered.