Position – Physical Therapist

Job Location – Liberty Township, OH, 45069

Pay Package- $66.25/hr ($2650 Weekly Gross)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: M-F, 7-3:30, M/W/F, and 10-6:30 Tues./Thurs

Required: 2 Outpatient orthopedics experience.

Job Description-

Job Description:

Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function. Follow Department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

Job Responsibilities:

- Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation, ROM, functional strength, and palpation, and documents findings objectively and appropriately.

- Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals. Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first follow-up visit.

- Establishes goals/plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient's functional goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of the patient/caregiver, physical/mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.

- Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.

- Evaluates for needed equipment and follow-up, if indicated.

- Completes plan of care and faxes to MD, when required, before first follow-up visit.

Reassessment:

- Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.

- Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM, MMT, girth measurements, functional assessment, special tests, gait analysis, etc.

- Updates and/or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit, or indicates goals are still appropriate, based on objective measures.

- Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.

- Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.

- Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive/assistive staff and interns.

- Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.

- Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately. Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.

- Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals. Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.

- Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises, and completes patient-family education record.

- Utilizes updated treatment techniques as evidenced by continuing education record and peer review.

- Aware of and accommodating to walk-ins throughout the day.

- May include application of topical drugs according to State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders.

Skills

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Required Skills & Experience:

-Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-One year outpatient experience, will consider new grad.

Education

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Required Education:

-Degree in physical therapy from approved APTA school.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:

-Licensed to practice Physical Therapy.

-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)