Physical Therapist St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

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Physical Therapist - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Job Summary:

Th e 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 Functions:

• Eva luates patients gathering pertinent information from various sources and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.

• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patients plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy . Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.

• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patients progress. Documents all care provided coordination of services orders goals the patients electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants if applicable

• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety infection control time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.

• Supervises the physical therapist assistants treatment interventions and professional growth.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

None

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• 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)

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire within 30 days for BSMH at hire for RSFH)

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry word processing email and records management.

• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition capabilities and progress.

• In terpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers physicians patients and families.

• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients the public and other health care professionals.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training:

• None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Physical Therapy - St. Elizabeth Boardman

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly a ll 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 youd 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 Employer please email 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 .