Physical Therapist - Cincinnati, United States - Hired by Matrix

Description

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At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider? If so, our client is hiring a Physical Therapist

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function
  
• Follow department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc
  Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation, ROM, functional strength, and palpation, and documents findings objectively and appropriately.
• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals
  
• Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first follow-up visit.
• Establishes goals/plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient's functional goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of the patient/caregiver, physical and mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.
• Evaluates for needed equipment and follow-up, if indicated.
• Completes plan of care and faxes to MD, when required, before first follow-up visit.

Reassessment:

• Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.
• Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM, MMT, girth measurements, functional assessment, special tests, gait analysis, etc.
• Updates and/or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit, or indicates goals are still appropriate, based on objective measures.
• Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive/assistive staff and interns.
• Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.
• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately
  Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.
• Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals
  Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.
• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises, and completes patient-family education record.
• Utilizes updated treatment techniques as evidenced by continuing education record and peer review.
• Aware of and accommodating to walk-ins throughout the day.
• May include application of topical drugs according to State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders.

What You Bring:

• Customer service and interpersonal skills required.
• 1 year outpatient experience, will consider new grad desired.
• Degree in physical therapy from approved APTA School required.
• Outpatient experience; EPIC; ORTHO experience required.

Required:

• EPIC
• Outpatient
• Therapy
• Documentation
• Medicare

Additional:

• Therapeutic
• Safety standards
• Analogue
• Customer Service Oriented
• Minimum Degree Required: Master's Degree

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Schedule Notes:

• M-F 5x8 day shifts 2-3 late days i.e
  last patient @ 5:30
  
• Days Per Week: 5.00
• Hours Per Week: 40.00 hours
• Per Day: 8.00

Position Type: Contract

Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Aidan at to learn more.

Who We Are:
Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc
has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement
Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year
Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business.

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