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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Applicants Have:

• Pelvic Control Therapy/Women's Health Experience
• 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