Physical Therapist

Upper Valley Medical Center

Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

• Full-time 10 hour shifts, or five-8 hour days

Under the general supervision of the department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Staff Physical Therapist will:

conduct patient initial evaluation, reassessments, and discharge summary for all populations served; administer patient treatment based upon evaluation and/or reassessment; complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at departmental standard; delegate tasks appropriately to personnel; participate in the case management of patients/clients rehabilitation services; perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operations; participate in one to two departmental, hospital, and/or community programs/meetings; and teach, orient, train, supervise and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and a minimum of one student annually.

Qualifications :

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Current Physical Therapist license for state of Ohio required.
• Requires effective communication skills and the ability to problem solve, plan, and prioritize. Displays flexibility.
• Duties require independent judgment and decision-making, and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.
• Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the APTA.
• CPR certification within six months of employment.