What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Xenia - Outpatient Therapy - FT/Days position at Kettering Health?
Overview
*$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time Physical Therapist positions*
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.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Greene Memorial
- Kettering Health Greene Memorial, formerly Greene Memorial Hospital, is situated in the heart of Xenia where they have been serving patients from Jamestown, Cedarville, Yellow Springs, Waynesville, and beyond for over 65 years.
- In 2020, KH Greene Memorial received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric troyke Emergency Department.
- 49 bed facility
- KH Greene Memorial was awarded by Healthgrades for:
- Patient Safety Excellence (2017-2019)
- Outstanding Patient Experience (2019)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Provides physical therapy evaluation to determine the extent of functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.
- Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the 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 adult and geriatric populations.
- Provides supervision and direction to physical therapist assistants to assure that patient goals and objectives are met.
- Reports directly to the Administrative Director of PM&R with indirect supervision from the Senior Physical Therapist, Program Manager and Medical Director of Rehab
Qualifications
Applicants Must Have:
- Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.
- BS and MS preferred.
- Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.
- License must be posted in primary work site.
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
- Demonstrates independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze information
- Ability to perform those tasks assigned an assistant
Preferred Qualifications
Outpatient Physical Therapy Kettering Health Greene
- Outpatient therapy experience preferred but will consider new grads
- Will cross train to other locations
Salary : $15,000
