Physical Therapist - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Union Township, OH

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using professional education, knowledge, skill, and ability. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meet all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
Demonstrate 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 of all levels, the public, and other health care professionals.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
Perform ongoing assessments, evaluate treatment-plan effectiveness, and revise 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 their families in therapeutic procedures.
Maintain accurate, concise records of treatment and patient progress, documenting care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record promptly and accurately.
Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
Maintain productivity while preserving care quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient, effective patient care.
Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
Supervise physical therapy assistants' treatment interventions and support their professional growth.