Physical Therapist (Inpatient) - Part Time
About The Position
Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a part-time inpatient Physical Therapist. The hospital is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility and a partnership with Summa Health. Its multidisciplinary team provides intensive rehabilitation for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. The hospital is Joint Commission-accredited and certified in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist provides care to help patients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes reviewing medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and works collaboratively to support patient outcomes. The organization describes a commitment to employee development, recognition, wellness, retention, and career advancement. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement matching, insurance, wellness and work-life programs, earned time off, and professional growth programs.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Ability to apply 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 record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients with injuries or disease.
- Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential response to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Benefits
- PPO and high-deductible medical plan options.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
- Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
- Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
- Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
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Job Type
Part-time
