Physical Therapist

Job Description - PRN Physical Therapist Outpatient: Westlake (2600046X)

PRN Physical Therapist Outpatient: Westlake - ( 2600046X )

• Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities.
• The Physical Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.
• Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention.
• Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
• This position is PRN.
• Monday-Friday.
• Will provide coverage for staffing shortages, PTO and LOA in the department.
• Patient population is outpatient adult.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload.
• Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days.
• Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.