Outpatient Physical Therapist

Job description

A Brief Overview Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Physical Therapist directs the patient’s participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.What You Will Do Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.Education Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload (Required proficiency)Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required)