Physical Therapist

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Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Physical Therapist - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.

• Current physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed:

MD: Physical Therapist License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License

OH: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License

PA: Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License

WV: Physical Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

• Four (4) years of physical therapist experience.

• Current specialty certification in one of the following:
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Clinical Specialty Certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America
• Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine
• Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
• Certified Hand Therapist through Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Credentialed Clinical Instructor (Level I) through the American Physical Therapy Association
• Credentialed Clinical Instructor (Level II) through the American Physical Therapy Association
• Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist (CSRS) through Neuro Recovery Unlimited
• Certification in Dry Needling (CIDN) or Functional Dry Needling (FDN) through Integrated Rehabilitation Services

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D.
• Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization’s goals and objectives.
• Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

• The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be…