Physical Therapist; PT

Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Location:

Hilliard, OH

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $ per year

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (Paid in Installments)

Job Category:
Physical Therapist

Hours: Monday - Friday;
Standard Business Hours & Flexible Scheduling

Coverage

Location:

Hilliard, OH & Surrounding Areas (Columbus, OH)

Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative/functional status to develop, implement and direct physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
• Evaluate the patient’s home environment, assess patients for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM potential for rehab.
• Direct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Report the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in their condition to their physician.
• Initiate physical therapy program and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participate in discharge planning for the patient.
• Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participate in the peer consultation process.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.

• Active physical therapy license in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelors, master's or doctorate in physical therapy from an Accredited Program, Required.
• Possess and maintain a current CPR certification.
• Recent TB Test.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with active automobile insurance.
• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Strong leadership qualities.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule