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Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient
Company: Southwoods Health
Location: Outpatient Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation - Boardman, Ohio
Status: Full-Time (Monday - Friday)
About the Role
Southwoods Health is hiring an Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) for our Boardman clinic location. In this role, you will perform patient-centered physical therapy evaluations and evidence-based treatments that meet all organizational, federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
What You'll Do (Essential Duties)
What You'll Need (Qualifications)
Schedule & Shifts
Enjoy a stable, full-time weekday schedule with no weekend shifts:
At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. #SWH
Apply online via Southwoods Health Careers at www.southwoodshealth.com.
Company: Southwoods Health
Location: Outpatient Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation - Boardman, Ohio
Status: Full-Time (Monday - Friday)
About the Role
Southwoods Health is hiring an Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) for our Boardman clinic location. In this role, you will perform patient-centered physical therapy evaluations and evidence-based treatments that meet all organizational, federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
What You'll Do (Essential Duties)
- Clinical Treatment: Administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients suffering from injuries or chronic disease to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent long-term disability.
- Patient Evaluations: Review physician referrals, prescriptions, patient medical records, and histories to determine specific physical therapy needs.
- Plans of Care: Develop and revise individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluations and continuous monitoring of patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Confers with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare practitioners to manage care, suggest treatment plan revisions, and integrate therapy with other aspects of the patient's healthcare.
- Supervision: Provide the appropriate level of clinical supervision for staff physical therapist assistants (PTAs), therapy students, and unlicensed support personnel according to state and federal requirements.
- Documentation: Document patient care services accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility standards.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and their families on post-operative recovery processes, specialized physician protocols, customized treatment plans, and home exercise programs (HEPs).
- Clinical Development: Plan and conduct in-service training programs on physical therapy and related orthopedic topics for medical staff, students, and community groups as needed.
- Operational Agility: Demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling to adapt seamlessly to patient scheduling needs.
What You'll Need (Qualifications)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MPT, or MSPT).
- Licensure: Active Registered Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio.
- Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience: Prior experience working in an outpatient orthopedic or sports therapy setting is highly preferred.
- Core Skills: Excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Schedule & Shifts
Enjoy a stable, full-time weekday schedule with no weekend shifts:
- Monday: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. #SWH
Apply online via Southwoods Health Careers at www.southwoodshealth.com.