Physical Therapist- Mason Outpatient Orthopedics
TriHealth•Mason, OH
10d
About The Position
Job Overview: Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Provides work direction to assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- State Licensure Physical Therapist
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, and ongoing discharge planning for our patients.
- Also provides referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re-assessment, and development of goal driven treatment plans.
- Provides all of these services while taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support and cultural and psychosocial issues.
- Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department.
- Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively.
- Contributes to department through involvement in continuous improvement programs and/ or special projects. This may include activities such as serving as a clinical instructor, providing professional educational content for peers, participation in team initiatives, or other areas approved by management.
- Remains educated on and in compliance with the laws and regulations that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy.
- Furthers personal knowledge base, clinical expertise, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc.
- Manages caseload efficiently and is able to prioritize competing requests for therapy.
- Able to collaborate with other therapists in order to satisfy service requests in a timely manner.
