Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Acute Care Therapy

Avita Health System•Galion, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Avita Health System – Avita Galion Hospital Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,300 team members and more than 200 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Inpatient/Acute Care Therapy Department at our Galion location. Position Overview Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (LPTA and Therapy Aide). Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in planning and implementing the patient plan of care. Assists with operational activities including budget control, performance improvement, and infection control and department safety oversight.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and posses a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in physical therapy.
Must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

evaluation
planning
directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician
Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (LPTA and Therapy Aide)
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in planning and implementing the patient plan of care
Assists with operational activities including budget control, performance improvement, and infection control and department safety oversight