Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Physical Therapist 

 

Position Purpose:  

• The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred for physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintains accurate patient records. 

 

What You Will Do: 

• Performs physical therapy evaluation, establishes and implements treatment plan for patients referred by a provider and assigned by the manager, clinical coordinator or designee. 

• Documents accurately PT evaluation results, treatment interventions, patient progress toward goals, and discharge records. 

• Maintains proper billing for the services provided. 

• Delegates appropriate treatment procedures to the Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA; reviews/co-signs their documentation. 

• Communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program; Doctorate degree preferred. 

• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Ohio; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification required. 

• Experience: One year of clinical experience in respective area preferred. 

• Effective Communication Skills 

• Ability to make decisions and utilize good judgment concerning patient evaluation and treatment. 

• Ability to function in a professional capacity with minimal supervision. 

• Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients. 

• Ability to travel to other sites as necessary to meet system needs. 

 

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Tuition benefits for certain post- graduate programs and continuing education. 

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one. 

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.  

• Generous paid time off programs. 

• Employee recognition programs. 

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one. 

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).  

• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.