Neurologic Physical Therapist

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The Rehab Team Member is currently licensed to practice therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual will work within a team oriented multi-disciplinary rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with neurologic and orthopedic injuries. The rehabilitation team members report to the rehabilitation clinic manager as part of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services structure.

The Rehab Team Member works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and under direct supervision of their clinic manager. The Rehab Team Member evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of their profession in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to the clinic manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Provides physical therapy treatment to a diverse group of diagnoses including spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, & neurological patients. Responsible for the evaluation & development of a comprehensive care plan for all patients. Functions within a team concept of rehab professionals.

This position could be assigned to other physical therapy departments with in OSU. Documents patients abilities, progress & outcomes. Provides quality physical therapy services to an assigned group of patients and performs duties associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

All Rehab Team Members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio, Therapy, Physical Therapy and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. Current American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.

Each Rehabilitation Team Member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.

Organizational Expectations

Practices within the Medical Centers policies and procedures. Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.

Job Relationships

Supervisory Responsibility: Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, rehabilitation aides, student medical assistants, student interns, and volunteers as assigned.

Contacts : Interacts daily with patients, families, caregivers, faculty members (physician and psychologists), nurses, and their support staff, other team members (inpatient and outpatient), clerical staff, managers and administrators, admissions personnel, visitors and vendors. May interact with referral sources and payors if requested.

Responsible to: Rehabilitation Clinic Manager

Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Communicate, clearly with all members of the health care team, patients and families.
• Concentrate and attend to a task or series of tasks.
• Maintain visual attention and concentration, depth perception and visual field for patient treatment tasks and safety.
• Identify and respond to emergency signals and indicators and respond quickly.
• Frequently lift and support weight of 80+lbs. (i.e. transferring patients from one surface to another).
• Frequently push or pull 80+lbs. (i.e. pushing patients in a wheelchair).
• Frequently climb stairs or ramps with patients.
• Frequently stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, or stand during patient treatment.
• Carry objects of 20lbs. or less (i.e. equipment).
• Seize, grasp, and hold onto objects or patients.
• Balance self and patient to prevent falls.
• Complete documentation

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which requires normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices and meeting rooms (i.e. use of safe work practices, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signs).

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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