Physical Therapist

Upper Valley Medical Center

Physical Therapist

• Sports Medicine
• Full-Time - 40 Hours per Week

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
• teach, orient, train, supervise and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and a minimum of one student annually.

Qualifications:

• B.S./Masters/DPT 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.