CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Geriatrics, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Java Swing, Multitasking, Neurology, Operations, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Regulations, Statistics, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Job Specifics
Career Department
Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness
Status
Full Time
Shift
7am - 730pm
Average Weekly Hours
40
Contact
Employment Specialists
Phone
740.393.9612
740.393.9643
Email
careers [at] knoxcommhosp [dot] org
Posting Date
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:00pm
JOB SUMMARY
Knox Community Hospital identifies Physical Therapists as independent practitioners in the Medical By-Laws, the credentialing process is required in order to see direct access patients.
- Responsible for evaluating patients, interpreting the findings, developing an appropriate plan of care, and delivering quality care to help patients attain maximum functional level.
- Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality care to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. The therapist needs to demonstrate knowledge in caring for orthopedic and neurological involved patients.
- Responsible for supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
- Responsible for being knowledgeable of standards of practice of Physical Therapy in an outpatient, inpatient, swing bed, and acute inpatient rehabilitation setting and the regulations established by the payers.
- Responsible for excelling in courteous and respectful customer service at all times to every customer.
- Assures the safety of all customers
- Effectively communicates with all customers.
- Effectively communicates and collaborates with other health care team members and between intra/inter departments.
- Adheres to organizational policy and procedures; abides by regulatory/accrediting body requirements and professional practice standards.
- Assist with the daily operations and collecting statistics within the Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness.
- Responsible for completing in a timely manner all assigned tasks and duties utilizing multi-tasking skills.
- Responsible for assuring confidentiality of customer information and departmental information.
Requirements Include
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Science in Allied Health Professions in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current license in Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio
- Ability to work variable days and hours as necessary
- Current CPR certificate required
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