Physical Therapist - Outpatient - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, 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, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations, as part of the full continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, gathers relevant information, develops treatment plans with specific goals, and reassesses and revises plans as needed. They provide direct therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice, instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures, maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records, and support efficient, effective care while meeting department standards. The role also includes supervising physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth, and complying with departmental safety, infection-control, time-off, timekeeping, education, and annual compliance requirements. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license 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.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Provide direct therapy according to the patient’s plan of care and current physical therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress, documenting care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving quality and meeting or exceeding department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures, including safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed