Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides evaluations and treatment across the continuum of care in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).
Performs evaluation and fitting of collars, back braces, orthotics and compression garments.
Performs specific testing in the evaluation and treatment process appropriate for patient's diagnosis and functional level.
Demonstrates behaviors which foster a positive work environment.
Attends required meetings and adheres to Hospital and department policies and procedures, Mercy Core Values, and EXCEL!
patient experience commitment.
Assists in orientation and supervision of new employees, PTAs, students and volunteers.
Functions within the designed Scope of Practice and maintains appropriate ethical conduct.
Works weekend and holiday schedules as assigned.
Documents patient care according to Hospital and department guidelines.
Maintains program productivity standards.
Accepts direction to assist in all work areas across the continuum of care as census requires.
Participates in PI to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of program.
Ability to understand and react effectively to unique needs of patients in all age group(s) served.
Ability to vend equipment to patients as appropriate.
Provide wound care treatment across continuum of care in PM&R.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment used for treatment and utilizes equipment appropriately.
Maintains Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements and provides staff with inservices as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Leader.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
Must be licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio.
CPR by AHA
Ohio Driver's License and car insurance.
2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com