Physical Therapist - Outpatient - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations, as part of the full continuum of professional care. The position is based at St. Vincent Medical Center.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
• 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 healthcare 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; required within 30 days for BSMH or at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments, evaluate treatment plan efficiency, and revise plans as needed.
• Provide daily direct therapy according to each patient's plan of care and current Physical Therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate, concise records of treatment and patient progress, and document care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record accurately and promptly.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving quality, and deliver efficient, effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed