Physical Therapist - Mansfield Pediatric Therapy
US-OH-Ontario
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Req #: 53367
Type: Full Time
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Overview: The Physical Therapist evaluates pediatric and select adult patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease, administers treatment, fabricates, or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education. Demonstrates competence defined in providing age-appropriate care and services to patients from the age of birth to 18 years and selected adult patients. This is a full time role in Outpatient. Location: Ontario Close to Home 2011 W. 4th Street Ontario, Ohio 44906 Responsibilities: * *Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and/or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations; identifies patient?s strengths and deficits; establishes long and short term goals; and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs. * *Administers therapeutic treatment to patients with functional deficits to provide optimal function and independence; utilizes modalities and other treatment techniques to meet each patient's specific needs and achieve therapy goals; observes progress and/or changes in patient's condition and modifies treatment plan accordingly. * *Fabricates, recommends or provides orthotics to maintain functional body joint positions and improve functional mobility. Fits patient and instructs patient and family on use of item. * *Educates parents on their child's goals and therapy plan; instructs patients and parents on therapeutic activities to follow while at home; documents instruction; and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. * *Documents patient's evaluation results, objective status, progress toward goals, treatment plan, and recommendations in compliance with documentation requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations; utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods, as applicable to caseload. * Communicates patient's status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payers, and relevant healthcare providers. * Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling patients for treatment, entering daily patient charges, and submitting timely documentation to appropriate parties. * *Recommends and secures patient referrals to community agencies to ensure patient continues to receive needed and appropriate services after discharge. * Conducts formal and informal Physical Therapy educational programs for the hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs, licensed physical therapist assistants, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided. Qualifications: Education & Certification Requirement: * Bachelor of Science in physical therapy or higher; State of Ohio Licensure. * Previous physical therapy work experience in a pediatric setting preferred or clinical affiliation in the area of pediatrics * CPR certification must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration Licensure Requirement: State of Ohio PT Licensure, required. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing/Walking Constantly (67-100%)Independently Lifting/Carrying up to 15 pounds Frequently Independently Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds Occasionally (0-33%)Finger Dexterity Constantly (67-100%)Kneeling FrequentlyBending/Stooping FrequentlyReaching FrequentlyTalking/Hearing/Seeing Constantly Pushing/Pulling Frequently 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 individual 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 his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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