Physical Therapist

Job Description:

This position involves conducting a physical therapy plan of care to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients suffering from disabilities caused by disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitations.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and possess a valid license to practice in the state of Ohio.
• Experience: One year of experience preferred.
• Job-related Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Able to problem-solve and facilitate resolutions to issues.
  • Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Able to make independent decisions.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities

• Mission and Service Values:
  • Empathy: Demonstrates understanding of others’ perspectives and treats them with compassion, providing patient and family-centered care.
  • Integrity: Takes responsibility for actions and commitments; maintains ethical and legal standards.
  • Stewardship: Utilizes resources wisely and respects the time of patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Agility: Takes initiative to find creative solutions; responds promptly to concerns.
  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively and treats others with respect, fostering a spirit of belonging.
• Commitment and Engagement:
  • Quality: Engages in quality improvement initiatives and contributes to individual and team performance.
  • Safety: Maintains a safe work environment and reports unsafe conditions.
  • Service: Recognizes and meets customer needs, aiming to exceed expectations.
  • Sustainability: Demonstrates efficient and responsible use of resources.
• Personal Engagement:
  • Organization Commitment: Adheres to policies and guidelines, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Personal Commitment: Takes ownership of the job and supports colleagues across departments.
  • Personal Growth: Committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients, establishes treatment goals, plans and carries out treatment plans, and documents evaluations and treatments accurately and timely.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Attendants in accordance with state laws and departmental policies.
• Assists management in budgeting, setting departmental goals, revising work instructions, providing training, and improving patient satisfaction survey scores.
• Participates in promotional activities and program development within the Physical Therapy department.
• Mentors and supervises volunteers and students according to department policies and APTA guidelines.

Physical Capacity Demand

• HEAVY Work: Exerting up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force often.

Job Considerations

• Psychological/Mental: Critical thinking skills, memory, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Physiological: Potential exposures to electrical equipment, blood, mechanical equipment, burns, chemicals, and infectious diseases.
• Cognitive: Effective communication and collaboration with coworkers, physicians, and patients; prioritization and time management skills; sound judgment.
• Environmental: Considerations for patient and staff safety; use of protective equipment as per protocols.

Shift Information

• 4-10 hour days or 5-8 hour days per week.
• No holiday coverage required