Physical Therapist - Hospital

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referral information, evaluating, adjusting, updating and discharging the treatment of all patients in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 4755.

Responsibilities include developing patient plans of care and ensuring adherence through effective delegation where appropriate, keeping the Unit Director informed of any significant problems or concerns, responding to patient/family complaints, orienting new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements, providing peer review of job performance of co-workers on a regular basis, assisting with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed, assisting with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations, consistently communicating with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner, demonstrating flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responding positively to changes in workflow, promoting teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization, complying with infection control and safety policies, completing annual competency requirements, consistently communicating requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel, consistently completing assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepting additional duties and responsibilities as requested by Unit Director, consistently maintaining a professional appearance, maintaining Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule, creating and fostering a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation, supporting strategic organizational goals, abiding by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times, excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills;

strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment, demonstrating proficiency in the performance of physical therapy evaluation and treatment procedures, demonstrating knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.

Qualifications include a graduate of a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy program, current PT license from State of Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board, current BLS certification, basic computer skills.

Working conditions include hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary, lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing during hospice hours of operation, subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day, subject to emergency and other crisis situations, Hazardous Exposure Category 2, sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details).