Physical Therapist- Physical Therapy-Athens, Ohio

Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Athens, Ohio

Evaluates patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment. Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.
• Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals. Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Fabricates, recommends, or provides adaptive equipment, splints, or casts to maintain functional body joint positions, restrict muscle contractures, prevent deformities, and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
• Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, required.

State of Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy, required.

CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

(not specified)

One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY:
Biohazard waste, climb stairs/ladder, cold temperatures, driving motor vehicles (work required)
* additional testing may be required, fume/gases/vapors, hot temperatures, lifting/carrying 41-60 lbs, pushing/pulling 41-60 lbs, working outdoors.

FREQUENTLY:
Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, computer skills, lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs, lifting/carrying 21-40 lbs, patient equipment, pushing/pulling 26-40 lbs, squat/kneel.

CONTINUOUSLY:
Audible speech, color vision, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, interpreting data, lifting/carrying 0-10 lbs, peripheral vision, problem solving, pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, sitting, standing, walking.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet