Physical Therapist

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist conducts a physical therapy plan of care to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients suffering from disabilities caused by disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitations.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid license to practice in Ohio.
• Experience: One year of experience preferred.
• Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities

• Mission and Service Values:
  • Empathy: Demonstrates a willingness to understand others’ perspectives, treats others with compassion, and provides patient and family-centered care.
  • Integrity: Takes responsibility for own words and actions, delivers on promises and commitments, and exhibits ethical behavior.
  • Stewardship: Uses resources wisely and respects the time and resources of patients and peers.
  • Agility: Takes initiative to find creative solutions and responds promptly to concerns.
  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively, assumes good intent, treats others with respect, and creates a spirit of belonging.
• Commitment and Engagement:
  • Quality: Commits to improving individual performance and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Safety: Maintains a safe work environment and reports unsafe conditions.
  • Service: Recognizes and anticipates customer needs, striving to exceed expectations.
  • Sustainability: Demonstrates cost-conscious use of resources in daily work.
• Personal Engagement:
  • Organization Commitment: Complies with policies and procedures, reports compliance or ethical concerns, and fosters a positive work experience.
  • Personal Commitment: Takes ownership of the job, supports others, and is fully present at work.
  • Personal Growth: Commits to ongoing learning and participates in opportunities to enhance job performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients, establishes treatment goals, plans treatments, carries out treatment plans, and documents evaluations and treatments accurately and timely.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Attendants in accordance with state laws and department work instructions.
• Assists management in budgeting, setting yearly department goals, revising work instructions, providing training and education, and improving patient satisfaction.
• Participates in Physical Therapy promotional activities and program development.
• Supervises and mentors volunteers and/or students in adherence to departmental guidelines.

Physical Capacity Demand

Job involves heavy work: exerting up to 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force often.

Job Considerations

• Psychological/Mental: Requires critical thinking skills, memory, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Physiological: Potential exposures to electrical equipment, blood contact, mechanical equipment, burns, chemicals, and infectious diseases.
• Cognitive: Involves communication and collaboration with coworkers, physicians, and patients; prioritizing tasks; and exercising judgment.
• Environmental: Consideration for both patient and staff safety.
• Protective Equipment: Use of protective equipment per isolation protocols.

Shift Information

Work schedule options available: 4-10 hour days or 5-8 hour days per week.

Minimum Years of Experience

1 year of