Contingent Physical Therapist-Sports and Orthopedics
About The Position
This is a PRN, on-call position providing physical therapy as needed at outpatient sports and orthopedic physical therapy clinics in the Columbus area. Clinics are open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 6 p.m. on Fridays. The Physical Therapist evaluates pediatric and select adult patients with injuries or diseases and administers treatment. The role develops individualized treatment plans to support patients’ development, function, and independence; documents evaluations and progress; educates patients and families; and fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts as appropriate. The position also includes caseload administration, professional development, and supervision of students and other personnel involved in care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy.
- CPR certification no later than 60 days after hire or certification expiration.
Nice To Haves
- One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or a clinical affiliation in pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Attend continuing education and departmental in-service programs, including participation in evidence-based practice.
- Conduct physical therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and the community.
- Delegate to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, and supervise the care they provide.
- Develop and administer therapeutic treatment for patients with developmental delays or functional deficits to support optimal development, function, and independence.
- Use developmental activities, modalities, and other techniques suited to patients’ needs; observe responses and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Document evaluations and treatment in compliance with hospital and accrediting-organization requirements.
- Manage individual caseload administration, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
- Educate patients and families about treatment goals and therapy plans, provide home activity instructions, and evaluate ongoing compliance and understanding.
- Fabricate, recommend, or provide adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to support joint positioning, restrict contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility; fit patients and instruct them in use.
- Evaluate patients with varied diagnoses using standardized measures or clinical observations to determine developmental or functional status.
- Identify patient strengths and deficits, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
