Physical Therapist - Outpatient - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist at St. Vincent Medical Center completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using professional education, knowledge, and clinical skills. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans with specific goals, provides direct therapy, and monitors and revises plans as needed. The role also includes educating patients and families about therapeutic procedures, maintaining accurate records in the electronic medical record, and coordinating care. The therapist may provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants and supervise assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

The position is expected to maintain productivity while preserving quality, deliver efficient and effective care in accordance with department standards, and follow departmental policies for safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecards, education, and annual compliance requirements. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines 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 at all levels.
• Critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluate treatment-plan efficiency, revising plans as needed.
• Provide daily direct therapy according to each 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.
• Document care, coordination of services, orders, and goals accurately and promptly in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity without jeopardizing care quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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