Physical Therapist, DPT

Physical Therapist, DPT (Full‑Time) (Healthcare)

The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats and creates an appropriate plan of care (POC) for the post‑surgical orthopaedic patient; administers treatment based on approved physician orthopaedic protocols and patient tolerance in the acute care setting; sets the frequency and duration for the POC; monitors patient's progress, directs Physical Therapist Assistants; and consults with physicians, nursing team, case management and all other acute care interdisciplinary team;

provides patient and family education; maintains records and processes appropriate charges. Administers various physical therapy treatments to patients based on physician orders; assists in keeping patient related records and preparing reports.

• Evaluates and re-evaluates patient's functional ability and physical status consistent with diagnosis, surgical procedure and physician referral.
• Develops plan of care and measurable goals consistent with evaluation findings and physician referral.
• Establishes treatment frequency, duration and rehabilitation potential.
• Alters, revises, or discontinues therapy according to patient response.
• Administers therapeutic treatment efficiently and competently.
• Selects and obtains equipment for safe return to patient home.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of TAG Safe Patient Handling Equipment to challenge and progress the patient.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in usage of equipment and home exercise program, and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Evaluates home needs—including occupational therapy, homecare, SNF, inpatient rehab, or outpatient PT—and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Documents patient evaluation, treatment program, progress and discharge summary in the medical record within established time frames per department policy and procedure.
• Accrues charges consistent with Physical Therapy services rendered to ensure accurate correlation between work performed and billable service.
• Demonstrates effective time management with daily schedule, individual treatment sessions, and non‑patient care time.
• Consults with physician, other health care professionals, certifying agencies and reimbursement sources regarding patient status and progress; prepares timely and accurate reports to physicians.
• Communicates successfully with department director, co‑workers, patients, physicians, case management and external publics through verbal, non‑verbal and written communications.
• Consults with Senior Therapist when unable to meet departmental expectations.
• Participates in educational sessions for the medical staff and other disciplines to promote understanding and optimal use of physical therapy facilities and treatment programs; serves as clinical instructor for student affiliates.
• Assists with supervision of training, work assignments, and performance appraisals of peers; assists with daily departmental operations (i.e., scheduling, budgetary process, coordination of patient care, customer satisfaction, and human resource issues).
• Utilizes and supervises Physical Therapist Assistant and support staff effectively to ensure follow‑through of developed patient plan of care in accordance with department expectations, work setting and patient load.
• Participates in quality improvement program.
• Provides input in policy and procedure development and revisions to positively impact service outcomes and delivery cost.
• Performs all other duties not specifically assigned.

• Education
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  Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's Degree and certificate in Physical Therapy.
• Experience
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  Minimum Three (3) to Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the field preferred.
• Technical Skills
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  Successful verbal and written communication skills required for customer relations.
• Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
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  Current license issued by the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Athletic Trainer Board to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio; BLS required.