Physical Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Dublin, OH

13d

About The Position

This is an outpatient float physical therapist opportunity supporting PT teams across Close to Home locations in the greater Columbus area. The role evaluates patients for physical therapy related to injury or disease and administers treatment. It may include fabricating or recommending adaptive equipment and splints, documenting evaluation results and patient progress, and educating patients and families. The physical therapist evaluates patients with varied diagnoses, determines developmental or functional status, identifies strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and creates individualized treatment plans. The role develops and administers therapeutic treatment to support patients’ development, function, and independence; adapts treatment as needed; and provides or recommends adaptive equipment, splints, or casts. The therapist also maintains caseload administration and documentation, supports professional development and evidence-based practice, provides educational programs, and supervises or delegates care as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
State of Ohio licensure in Physical Therapy.
CPR certification no later than 60 days after hire or after certification expiration.

Nice To Haves

One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or a clinical affiliation in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients with varied diagnoses using standardized measures or clinical observations to determine developmental or functional status.
Identify patient strengths and deficits, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Develop and administer therapeutic treatment for patients with developmental delays or functional deficits, modifying treatment plans as appropriate.
Fabricate, recommend, or provide adaptive equipment, splints, or casts; fit patients and instruct them in the use of these items.
Educate patients and families about treatment goals, therapy plans, and home therapeutic activities; assess their understanding and ongoing compliance.
Document evaluations and progress in compliance with hospital and accrediting association requirements.
Manage caseload administration, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
Attend continuing education and departmental in-service programs, including participation in evidence-based practice.
Conduct physical therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and the community.
Delegate to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, and supervise the care provided.