Physical Therapist
OhioHealth - Columbus, OH
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We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more u2013 in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Performs patient care by assessing the patient's physical and functional abilities. Based on problems determined, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care which includes patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation on the medical record, and communication with the physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients to achieve their maximum level of physical functioning. Clinical instructor for students, and actively participates in department functions. Responsibilities And Duties: Direct Patient Care 90 - 100% Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates the patient's physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment technique and initiates patient treatment. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department. Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance policies. Indirect Patient Care 1-10% Department Functions: Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehab techs. Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings. Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site. Education/Mentoring: Takes active roles in orienting new staff members. Serves as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team. Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings. The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Additional Job Description: Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Rehabilitation - Inpatient Join us ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Created: 2026-02-02