Physical Therapy - River Valley Campus - Outpatient Therapy

Fairfield Medical Center River Valley Campus • Lancaster, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist conducts a physical therapy plan of care to facilitate rehabilitation for patients with disabilities caused by disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitations. The role evaluates patients, establishes goals, plans and delivers treatment, and documents evaluations and treatments accurately and promptly.

The Physical Therapist supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Attendants in accordance with state laws and department work instructions. The role also supports department management, program development, promotional activities, and the supervision and mentoring of volunteers and students. The position requires critical thinking, communication, collaboration, task prioritization, and sound judgment. Work may involve exposure to electrical and mechanical equipment, blood, burns, chemicals, and infectious diseases; protective equipment is used according to isolation protocols. The job involves heavy physical work, including exerting up to 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds often.

Available work schedules are four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days per week. The organization emphasizes empathy, integrity, stewardship, agility, teamwork, quality, safety, service, sustainability, organizational commitment, personal ownership, and ongoing learning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Possess a valid license to practice in Ohio.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to meet the job's heavy physical demands, including exerting up to 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds often.
• Use protective equipment according to isolation protocols.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, establish treatment goals, plan treatments, carry out treatment plans, and document evaluations and treatments accurately and promptly.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Attendants in accordance with state laws and department work instructions.
• Assist management with budgeting, annual department goals, revisions to work instructions, training and education, and improving patient satisfaction.
• Participate in Physical Therapy promotional activities and program development.
• Supervise and mentor volunteers and/or students according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Use resources cost-consciously and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time