Physical Therapist Float Sports and Ortho
Physical Therapist Float Sports and Ortho
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Job Description
Overview:
Position supporting our PT sports and orthopedic department with a focus on SCROTH (scoliosis care) and our day rehab intensive pain program. Hours may very clinic open until 8pm Monday through Thursday and 6pm Fridays
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patients strengths and deficits establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan.
- Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development function and independence. Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patients specific needs and achieve therapy goals. Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
- Fabricates recommends or provides adaptive equipment splints or casts to maintain functional body joint positions restrict muscle contractures prevent deformities and improve function or mobility. Fits patient and instructs on use of item.
- Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
- Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload including scheduling entering daily charges and submitting timely documentation.
- Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental inservice training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
- Conducts Physical Therapy educational programs for hospital staff students and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs licensed physical therapist assistants and unlicensed personnel supervising care provided.
Education Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy required.
Licensure Requirement:
State of Ohio Licensure in Physical Therapy required.
Certifications:
CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration required.
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
One year of physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in area of pediatrics preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing Walking
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Full-Time
