Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in outpatient rehabilitation at St. Vincent Medical Center, completing initial and ongoing patient assessments and providing skilled therapeutic interventions. The role may involve outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site care, as part of the broader continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, gathers relevant information, and develops treatment plans with specific goals. They provide therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current physical therapy standards, instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures, and document care and progress in the electronic medical record. The role also includes supervising physical therapist assistants, maintaining productivity and quality standards, and following departmental safety, infection-control, time-off, timecard, education, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Physical Therapist, or qualification for a traineeship or temporary license in the state of practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrated 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 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 health care professionals at all levels.
• Critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Provide direct therapy according to patients’ plans of care and current physical therapy standards.
• Instruct patients and family members in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of treatment and patient progress, documenting care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain productivity while preserving care quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures regarding 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