Physical Therapist Weekend - Toledo Hospital

Location:

Physicians - Flower Hospital - Medical Office Building 2

Department:

Hematology And Oncology

Hours:

20

Shift:

Weekends (United States of America)

Sign On Bonus:

Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus

Bonus Amount:

$5,000

Job Summary:

Develops and administers physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.

All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

• Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).

• Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.

• Conducts physical therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served.

• Develops and implements a physical therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.

• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.

• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.

• Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by Pro Medica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.

• Provides oversight and mentoring for PTA's, students, and volunteers.

• Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.

• Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.

• Provides physical therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between Pro Medica locations.

• Performs other duties as directed.

Education :
Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Skills :
Must know and utilize theories of physical medicine.

License :
Current PT License in State of practice

Certification : CPR

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: As required

Physical Demands: Majority of time spent standing, bending, and doing patient care treatments.

Possess physical ability and condition to handle patients correctly and safely. Be able to handle standard equipment that is in a physical therapy department.

Pro Medica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. Pro Medica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through Pro Medica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges.

Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, Pro Medica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about Pro Medica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)…