Physical Therapist IRP

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

Physical therapists on the rehabilitation team provide inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services in acute-care hospitals, the acute inpatient rehabilitation facility, and outpatient service sites. They treat patients with conditions including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and other neurogenic disorders, orthopedic problems, burns, amputations, cancer, and chronic pain. Rehabilitation team members work within a continuous performance improvement environment, assess patients, develop plans of care, provide treatment, educate and support patients and families, facilitate continuing care planning, evaluate service quality, and participate in outcomes management.

The Physical Therapy Team Member in rehabilitation and lymphedema in the James Ambulatory Services department requires advanced knowledge in treating oncology patients and competence in evaluating and treating lymphedema using complete decongestive therapy (CDT, MLD). The role coordinates care with rehabilitation colleagues, physical therapy assistants and volunteers, physicians, nurses and support staff, Social Work, and Patient Care Resource Managers. Team members report to rehabilitation team leaders.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited school, or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist.
• Maintain professional licensure, demonstrate commitment to continuing education, meet mandatory education and health requirements, and demonstrate competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required for essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish plans of care with the rehabilitation team.
• Provide a wide variety of treatment techniques.
• Educate and support patients and families.
• Facilitate continuing care planning.
• Evaluate the quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.
• Evaluate and treat lymphedema using complete decongestive therapy (CDT, MLD).
• Coordinate patient care and services with rehabilitation colleagues and other care participants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level