Physical Therapist

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Physical Therapist directs the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health. Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum. Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention. Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. This positions is part time 20 hours per week. 100% travel to the patient homes to provide care. The territory will be Ashtabula County. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required. Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice Physical Therapy.
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