Physiatrist in Rehabilitation Medicine

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

MD: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License

OH: Physical TherapistLicensethrough Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License

PA: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License

WV: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License

One (1) year of physical therapist experience.

Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.

Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.

Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization’s goals and objectives.

Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.

Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

The Physical Therapist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality rehab care, and improve job satisfaction for physical therapists.

To apply for the next level, the Physical Therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Twenty Level 3 Proficiencies (if you do not have a certification).

Ten Level 3 Proficiencies required annually (if you have a certification).

Five Level 3 Proficiencies required annually.

UHC United Hospital Center

211 UHC Rehab Outpatient MOB

227 Medical Park Dr

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