Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist at St. Rita's Medical Center completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using professional education, knowledge, and ability. The role may involve outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site care, and serves patients as part of the continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans with specific goals, monitors progress and revises plans as needed, and delivers therapy in accordance with each patient's plan of care and current physical therapy standards. The role includes educating patients and families about therapeutic procedures, maintaining timely and accurate electronic medical records, meeting productivity and department standards, following departmental safety and compliance requirements, and supervising physical therapist assistants' interventions and professional growth.

This is a PRN position with a day shift and 0.01 scheduled weekly hours. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop appropriate treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed to maintain their effectiveness.
• Provide direct therapy in accordance with patients' plans of care and current physical therapy standards.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely records of treatment, progress, care coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while delivering efficient, effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for 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 a 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed