Physical Therapist - Springfield Physical Rehabilitation

Mercy Health BSMH•Springfield, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. We seek individuals committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. The Physical Therapist will complete initial and ongoing assessments, and provide skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This role may involve working with outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and at off-site locations, serving patients as part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.