Physcial Therapist Sports PT-Marysville Sports and Ortho

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Evaluates patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment. Fabricates or recommends orthotics and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service 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. Develops and administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities, modalities, and other treatment techniques to meet each patient's specific needs and achieve therapy goals, observes, and modifies treatment plan accordingly. 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. Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. 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. Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental or functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient's strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's 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 or adult sports and orthopedic setting, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

11-20 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

21-40 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing /

Pulling:

0-25 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

26-40 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

41-60 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Standing, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY

Bend/twist, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY

Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near 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" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.