PT|Physical Therapist - Peds - Toledo Hospital - Full Time - Days Apply
ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the areas largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, were the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Therapist will report to manager and will not have any direct reports. Therapist will provide oversight for physical therapist assistants and may supervise student completing observation or clinical affiliation hours.
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops and administers physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of ill, injured or physically disabled patients to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conducts physical therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served, as measured by clinical competencies
- Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans according to a valid prescription, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing the condition of the patient and progress toward mutually established goals, as measured by clinical competencies
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and maintains patient confidentiality
- Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards
- Demonstrates professionalism, participates in continuing education, and shares information with staff.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age-related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies
- Maintains productivity as established by the department
- May assist in the supervision of assistants, students, rehabilitation aides, and volunteers
- May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities and implementing performance improvement plans. Performs other duties as directed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Masters Degree or Doctorate with major in physical therapy from an accredited program
Skills:
Years of Experience:
License: Licensed in the State of Ohio and/or Michigan to practice physical therapy
Certification: CPR certification according to hospital policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment:
Physical Demands:
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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