Physical Therapist

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

14d

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Performs patient care by assessing the patient's physical and functional abilities. Based on problems determined, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care which includes patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation on the medical record, and communication with the physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients to achieve their maximum level of physical functioning. Clinical instructor for students, and actively participates in department functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)
DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles
LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates the patient's physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment technique and initiates patient treatment.
Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan.
Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance policies.
Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehab techs.
Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed.
Takes active roles in orienting new staff members.
Serves as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.