Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care - Anderson Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Union Township, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skill, and ability. The role may involve outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site care, serving patients as part of the full continuum of professional care.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and revises treatment plans, delivers therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current practice standards, and documents treatment and progress in the electronic medical record. The role also includes instructing patients and families, maintaining productivity and departmental compliance, and supervising physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrates critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (preferred); required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluate treatment-plan efficiency, revising plans as needed.
• Provide daily direct therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current Physical Therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely records of treatment, patient progress, care coordination, services, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapist assistants, if applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving quality and deliver efficient and effective care in accordance with department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed