Physical Therapist

GSH Rehab Acute Care 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. Directly supervises 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

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

State Licensure

Job Responsibilities :

Contributes to department / center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator. Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique / procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.

Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include : special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.

Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapuetic management, goal modification, patient / family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans 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.

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing : Conversation - Frequently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

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…

Respect : ALWAYS…

Value : ALWAYS…

Engage : ALWAYS…