What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Clayton - Sports Medicine - FT/Days position at Kettering Health?
Incentives
Sign-on bonus! Up to $15,000 available to eligible applicants
- Bonus may vary based on shift and job status
- Relocation bonus may be available based on distance of the move
- Returning employees must not have been employed with Kettering Health within 6 months of rehire
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities
- In cooperation with the referral source, provides physical therapy evaluation to determine the extent of the symptoms and/or functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.
- Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the symptoms and functional limitations.
- Uses the physical elements of thermotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, postural training/biomechanics, gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and independent living skills training for treatment.
- Objectively documents progress in elimination of symptoms and restoration of function.
- Is involved with a full spectrum of patients, including Infant, Child, Adult and Geriatric populations.
- Provides supervision and direction to physical therapy assistants to assure that patient’s goals and objectives are met.
Qualifications
Applicants Must Have:
- Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.
- Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications
Kettering Sports Medicine-Englewood
Prefer Applicants Have:
- Ability to communicate well
- Possesses characteristics of dependability, versatility and teamwork
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
- Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks
- Demonstrate independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze information
- Ability to perform tasks assigned
