Physical Therapist Parma Neuro/Geriatric

University Hospitals • Parma, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation for people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The role directs patients’ participation in selected activities and treatments to restore, reinforce, and correct pathology and to promote or maintain good health. The therapist evaluates patients and develops effective treatment plans suited to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum, then provides treatment using competent and effective techniques.

The Physical Therapist educates patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention; initiates and participates in discharge planning; and performs department activities such as documentation, billing, and operational support. The position also includes other assigned duties and requires compliance with applicable policies and standards. The therapist must safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI) and follow related training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week outpatient role serving adult patients, Monday through Friday. Neuro and geriatric experience is preferred. Travel requirements are listed as “10%25.”

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide physical therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on the caseload.
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical, cognitive, and perceptual ability to provide patient treatment and assist with the physical mobility of patients and equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• Licensed Physical Therapist license in Ohio and/or a Multi State Compact license.
• Ability to meet the position’s stated physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and grasping; and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Neuro experience.
• Geriatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation for people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities.
• Direct patients’ participation in selected activities and treatments to restore, reinforce, and correct pathology and promote or maintain good health.
• Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans appropriate to their rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
• Perform effective treatment techniques competently.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about applicable health information, treatment, and prevention.
• Initiate and participate in discharge planning.
• Perform department activities, including documentation, billing, and support of department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information and follow applicable training, conduct, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time