What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (Contingent) |Therapy and Rehabilitation | Memorial Hospital & City Gate Locations position at Memorial Health Ohio?
Job Details
Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative team at Memorial Health! This position is contingent and will report to both our inpatient location at Memorial Hospital and outpatient location at City Gate in Marysville.
What You'll Do
Contingent
Time Off
It is our commitment to inclusivity and diversity and our ongoing determination to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and guests of the Hospital, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression or gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. For any questions or needed accommodations, please contact Memorial Health Human Resources at 937.578.2701.
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Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative team at Memorial Health! This position is contingent and will report to both our inpatient location at Memorial Hospital and outpatient location at City Gate in Marysville.
What You'll Do
- Reviews and evaluates outpatients and inpatients referred to Physical Therapy by physicians;
- Performs tests and measures and evaluates findings;
- Establishes patient care plans including short term and long term goals with designated treatments required by individual patients;
- Communicates patient needs with patient and/or families to gain cooperation and involvement in treatment;
- Instructs patients and/or families in conducting prescribed treatments at home when indicated
- Administers physical therapy treatment techniques (e.g., exercise, whirlpool, moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, etc.) to restore body functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part; instructs patients in care and use of braces, canes, crutches, or prosthetic devices;
- Records patient evaluation and progress information in medical records;
- Actively communicates pertinent patient information to other members of health care team.
- Directs patient care activities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy Aides, student clinical affiliates, and volunteers;
- Participates in training programs for other Allied Health departments in the hospital.
- Assists with completion of special projects as required and/or assigned; as requested, supervises activities in Rehab. Department in absence of Director or Assistant Director.
- Develops and demonstrates knowledge of current advances in Physical Therapy to maintain professional competency through literature review, peer review or continuing education.
- Exhibits behaviors reflective of Memorial’s core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Attends all mandatory education and in-services (i.e., team training, safety, infection control, etc.); completes mandatory health requirements.
- Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s and department’s Ethics and Compliance program and is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer, or the hospital hotline.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program of study.
- Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Ohio.
- Maintains continuous certification in American Heart Association’s BLS.
Contingent
Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Kidzlink Daycare Center
- Employee Recognition
- Free Parking
- Wellness Center
- Competitive Salaries
- Community/Family Atmosphere
- Approx. 25 minutes away from Dublin, OH
- Approx. 30 minutes away from Hillard, OH
- Approx. 30 minutes away from Delaware, OH
- Approx. 30 minutes away from Powell, OH
It is our commitment to inclusivity and diversity and our ongoing determination to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and guests of the Hospital, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression or gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. For any questions or needed accommodations, please contact Memorial Health Human Resources at 937.578.2701.
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