Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN
Location: Southwoods Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation – Calcutta, Ohio
Southwoods Health is seeking a PRN Outpatient PT or PTA to join our team at the Calcutta location. At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS:
Status: PRN (As Needed).
Hours: Daytime hours; no late nights, evenings, or weekends.
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