Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The role of the Physical Therapist involves developing and implementing a physical therapy plan of care aimed at assisting in the rehabilitation of patients experiencing disabilities due to disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitations.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program and a valid license to practice in the state of Ohio.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience is preferred.
• Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; effective problem-solving abilities; capacity to manage multiple priorities; and competency in making independent decisions.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Mission and Service Values:
  • Empathy: Exhibits a willingness to understand others’ perspectives and provides compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Integrity: Takes responsibility for actions, delivers on commitments, and acts ethically.
  • Stewardship: Utilizes resources wisely and contributes positively to the community.
  • Agility: Demonstrates initiative to find creative solutions and promotes growth opportunities.
  • Teamwork: Collaborates effectively, embraces diverse viewpoints, and fosters a supportive work culture.
• Commitment and Engagement:
  • Quality: Strives to improve performance and contribute to quality initiatives.
  • Safety: Maintains a safe work environment and addresses any unsafe conditions.
  • Service: Anticipates customer needs and aims to exceed expectations.
  • Sustainability: Ensures timely and cost-effective use of resources in daily work.
• Personal Engagement:
  • Organization Commitment: Adheres to policies and works to create a positive workplace.
  • Personal Commitment: Takes ownership of the role and is present both physically and emotionally.
  • Personal Growth: Committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate patients, set treatment goals, design treatment plans, and document evaluations and treatments accurately and promptly.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Attendants in accordance with state laws and departmental work instructions.
• Assist in departmental management tasks, including budgeting, setting goals, revising instructions, and improving patient satisfaction.
• Support promotional activities and program development within the Physical Therapy department.
• Supervise and mentor volunteers and students according to departmental work instructions and guidelines.

Physical Capacity Demand:

Job duties may involve heavy work, with the potential to exert up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently.

Job Considerations:

• Psychological/Mental: Requires critical thinking, memory, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Physiological: May involve exposure to electrical equipment, blood contact, chemicals, and infectious diseases.
• Cognitive: Requires communication and collaboration with staff, physicians, and patients; prioritization skills; and sound judgment.
• Environmental: Must consider patient and staff safety.
• Protective Equipment: Adherence to isolation protocols as needed.

Shift Information:

• Work schedule options include 4-10 hour days or 5-8 hour days per week.
• Holiday coverage is not required.

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year preferred.