We Are Hiring: Part-Time & PRN Openings Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Location: Southwoods Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation – Calcutta, Ohio
- Status: Part-Time & PRN (As Needed)
- Hours: Daytime hours only. No evenings. No weekends.
Join Southwoods Health, where it’s not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. We are seeking dedicated clinical professionals for our outpatient team. PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)
Summary: The Physical Therapist performs patient-centered evaluations and treatments that meet company, federal, state, and local standards and regulations. - Essential Duties:
- Clinical Evaluation: Reviews physician referrals and medical records to determine treatment needs; performs comprehensive evaluations of strength, motor development, and functional capacity.
- Plan of Care: Develops and revises medically prescribed treatment plans to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
- Collaboration: Confers with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to integrate physical therapy with other aspects of the patient’s healthcare.
- Supervision: Provides appropriate supervision for PTAs, students, and unlicensed personnel in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Documentation: Maintains accurate patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility time standards.
- Patient Education: Provides information regarding post-op recovery, physician protocols, and home exercise programs.
- Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or pending Ohio State PT licensure.
- AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Experience in an outpatient therapy setting preferred.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
Summary: The PTA performs patient-centered treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the established plan of care. - Essential Duties:
- Treatment Execution: Administers physical therapy treatments to restore function and relieve pain following the plan of care established by the PT.
- Team Communication: Regularly confers with the supervising PT and the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient progress and relevant clinical information.
- Documentation: Completes clinical documentation accurately and within the timeframes set by facility standards.
- Education: Instructs patients and families on treatment plans, post-op processes, and home exercise programs.
- Supervision: Provides oversight for PTA students and unlicensed personnel according to regulatory requirements.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet patient needs and participates in facility in-services or training programs.
- Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active Ohio State PTA licensure.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- Experience in an outpatient therapy setting preferred.
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