Full Time

Job Overview:

Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Provides work direction to assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health
Basic Life Support (BLS)
State Licensure
Physical Therapist


Job Responsibilities:

Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, and ongoing discharge planning for our patients.  Also provides  referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re-assessment, and development of goal driven treatment plans. Provides all of these services while taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support and cultural and psychosocial issues.
Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department.
Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively.
Contributes to department through involvement in continuous improvement programs and/ or special projects. This may include activities such as serving as a clinical instructor, providing professional educational content for peers, participation in team initiatives, or other areas approved by management.
Remains educated on and in compliance with the laws and regulations that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy.  Furthers personal knowledge base, clinical expertise, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc.
Manages caseload efficiently and is able to prioritize competing requests for therapy. Able to collaborate with other therapists in order to satisfy service requests in a timely manner.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Consistently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community