Per Diem Physical Therapist

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Competently interpret the patient's history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients' area(s)of deficits. Based on problems identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Actively participates in department functions. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)
DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles
LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Basic computer skills.
For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates the patient's physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment technique and initiates patient treatment.
Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family.
Recommends DME required for discharge.
Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members.
Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan.
Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance policies.
Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehab techs.
Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed.
Takes active roles in orienting new staff members.
Serves as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.