Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient

Southwoods Health • Boardman, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwoods Health is hiring a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist for its Boardman, Ohio clinic. The therapist performs patient-centered evaluations and evidence-based treatments in compliance with organizational and applicable federal, state, and local standards. The role includes treating injuries and chronic conditions, creating individualized plans of care, collaborating with other healthcare practitioners, supervising support personnel, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and educating patients and families. The position follows a weekday schedule with no weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MPT, or MSPT).
• Active Registered Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an outpatient orthopedic or sports therapy setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed physical therapy treatments to help patients restore function, relieve pain, and prevent long-term disability.
• Review physician referrals and prescriptions, medical records, and patient histories to identify physical therapy needs.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment plans based on evaluations and ongoing monitoring of patient capabilities.
• Coordinate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare practitioners on patient care and treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate clinical supervision to physical therapist assistants, therapy students, and unlicensed support personnel.
• Accurately document patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility standards.
• Educate patients and families about post-operative recovery, physician protocols, treatment plans, and home exercise programs.
• Plan and conduct in-service training on physical therapy and related orthopedic topics for medical staff, students, and community groups as needed.
• Adapt work scheduling to patient scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time