Physical Therapist - Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute, Sports Performance and Rehabilitation- Kenwood

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. This role involves completing initial and ongoing assessments, and providing skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using educational knowledge, skill, and ability. Services may be provided to outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and at off-site locations, as part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, within 30 days for BSMH, at hire for RSFH)
2 years of experience in equivalent setting

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy.
Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.