Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical Therapist - PRN Location: 525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44304 Hours based on weekly demand, forecasting, and real‑time needs. Consistent start times; weekend & holiday rotation when applicable; float between locations with limited notice. Travel possible: regional assignments across designated hospitals & Juve Center. Job Summary Evaluates, establishes treatment plans and administers a medically prescribed physical therapy program in accordance with professional guidelines as described by the American Physical Therapy Association, State of Ohio and Summa Health System/Rehabilitation Services requirements. Meet or exceed system inpatient productivity benchmarks. Adherence to documentation standards same day after each visit including appropriate billing and CPT selection. Minimum Qualifications Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor’s Degree and Certification in Physical Therapy. Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Current License issued by the Physical Therapy Board to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio. Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association. Prefer board certifications in clinical specialty areas and/or advanced degrees in health care field; prefer active participation within professional organization. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: Professional verbal and written communication skills required for communication to referral sources, customer relations, interdisciplinary care and other stakeholders. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self‑respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion. Must be able to meet the physical demands of work environment. Must be willing to advocate for and work with persons with all disabilities/conditions. Show flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services/service delivery. Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational service delivery needs. Assumes accountability for effectively demonstrating Service Excellence Care and following Standards of Behavior, Six Commitments and department policies and procedures and department work expectations. Successfully completes annual competency requirements. Minimally provides 40 hours clinical care annually (PRN only). Level of Physical Demands Very Heavy: Exerts in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects. Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment. Must be able to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Compensation $40.62/hr - $48.74/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. Benefits Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off and many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr