Physical Therapist - Weekends

Ernest Health•Akron, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Summa Rehab Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Akron, Ohio. The role is scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with 8-hour shifts, in a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Physical Therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care and helping patients regain independence. The Physical Therapist provides services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit lasting physical disabilities. The role includes reviewing medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The position requires a graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, a current state Physical Therapist license, and current CPR/BLS certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred. The role calls for clinical knowledge, communication and organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work professionally with others while maintaining quality, safety, and infection control standards.

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.
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.

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 to respond to therapy.
Develop treatment plans.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Demonstrate competency in providing care according to established standards and age-specific guidelines.
Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Work closely and professionally with patients, coworkers, and other team members.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options
Flexible spending and health savings account options
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Competitive compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
Earned Time Off accruing from the start date
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
Therapy Preceptor bonus program
Student Loan Contribution Payment Program