Physical Therapist

Ohio County Healthcare•Hartford, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in a hospital setting and/or clinic. The role includes evaluating patients referred by physicians, establishing individualized plans of care and functional, measurable goals, providing treatment, and planning for discharge. The therapist reassesses patients as warranted by their medical condition and updates plans of care as needed. The position also involves supervising physical therapist assistants and students providing care under the therapist’s direct supervision, completing accurate patient documentation, maintaining the department and clinic, and completing assigned chart reviews. Physical therapists demonstrate yearly competencies and evidence of professional development, participate in marketing and community service activities, and may be asked to serve on a quality improvement team. The therapist uses email to stay current on organizational information and communicate with staff, and performs procedures in accordance with hospital policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards. Employees are expected to uphold integrity, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance, including adherence to the OCH Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, scope of practice, HIPAA confidentiality and security standards, workplace safety, mandatory training, and annual compliance education.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), unless grandfathered in with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
BLS certification, or obtain certification within six months of hire.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members.
Ability to stand, walk, turn, bend, stoop, and lift; lifting over 50 pounds requires a team lift or lifting aid.
Fine and gross motor skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients upon physician referral and establish individualized plans of care.
Provide treatment and plan for patient discharge.
Reassess patients as warranted by their medical condition, revise plans of care as needed, and set functional, measurable goals with time frames.
Complete accurate documentation of patient care and treatment.
Directly supervise physical therapist assistants and students providing care.
Maintain the physical nature of the department and clinic and complete assigned chart reviews.
Demonstrate yearly competencies and evidence of professional development.
Participate in marketing efforts and community service activities, including athletic physicals and health fairs.
May serve as a member of the quality improvement team.
Frequently access email to stay informed and communicate with staff.
Perform procedures in accordance with OCH policies and procedures and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Comply with the OCH Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, scope of practice, HIPAA standards, workplace safety, mandatory training, and annual compliance education.