Physical Therapist Outpatient

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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.

What You Will Do

Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum.

Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.

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.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload (Required proficiency) Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency) Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days) Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required) Physical Demands

xhyhwjd Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs

Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs

Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs

Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Crouching Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Handling Frequently

Grasping Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements 10%