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THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
TEMP Physical Therapist
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$86,752 / year median in Ohio
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Title:
TEMP Physical Therapist Department Org:
Acute Physical Therapy- 109240
Employee Classification:
N4•Unclass Temp HSC Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME HSC
Primary Location:
HSC H Shift:
1Start Time:
8amEnd Time:
5pmPosted Salary:
$35- 72.
Float:
False Rotate:
False On Call:
False Travel:
False Weekend/Holiday:
True Job Description:
Performs patient examination, provides or supervises therapeutic interventions that include the use of physical agents, manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient education; evaluates the effect of treatment and modifies the plan of care as appropriate. Supervises physical therapist assistants and non-licensed support staff; serves as clinical instructor (as assigned) for student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants. Communicates with the referring provider in writing and/or verbally, and with other members of the treatment team. Complies with the rules and laws governing the practice of physical therapy as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).Principal Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications:
Education/experience/licensing:
- Current physical therapy licensure from the Ohio State Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- Obtains/maintains CPR Certification from the American Heart Association prior to the completion of probationary period. American Red Cross CPR Certification is acceptable for hire.
- Passes annual safety test.
- Achieves competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i.
Communication and other skills:
- Good written and verbal communication skills to allow for functioning as a team member, assure adequate documentation for payors, and to ensure continuity of care.
- Adheres to UTMC service values.
Physical Requirements:
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
- Ability to hear (with or without aides);
- Ability to orally communicate;
- Good manual dexterity;
- Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
- Ability to stand, walk frequently;
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
- Ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).