Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The therapist evaluates patients, develops and updates treatment plans, provides direct therapy, and instructs patients and families in therapeutic procedures. The role also requires accurate and timely documentation, effective coordination of care, adherence to department standards and policies, and supervision of physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on afternoons/evenings.

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 healthcare professionals at all levels.
• 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 and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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, concise records of treatment provided 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 while preserving care quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for 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 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed