Physical Therapist(PT)-Mercy Health Kings Mills
Bon Secours Mercy Health Cincinnati, OH (Onsite) Full-Time
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Evaluates, plans, and implements Physical Therapy services for patient according to standards of practice of the profession, laws governing practice by the State of Ohio, and facility and department policies and procedures. Collaborates with the patient, family, and treatment team to maximize functional outcomes for the patient.
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Obtains and interprets prescriptions/orders for services with physician/referral source as required. Assesses and evaluates patients using appropriate non-standardized and standardized tests. Ensures completion of patient pre-certification/authorization requirements as needed. Demonstrates knowledge in growth and development necessary for evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients (pediatric as required by site).
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Develops individualized treatment program consistent with patient’s age, diagnosis, functional status, and personal goals. The patient and/or family are included in development of attainable goals.
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Selects and administers appropriate techniques, modalities, and interventions to maximize outcomes. Monitors patient’s response to treatment and modifies the plan as needed. Demonstrates knowledge in growth and development necessary for treatment of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. (pediatric as required by site) Locations for treatment and evaluation include the hospital/clinic and settings in the community.
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Effectively communicates to patient, family/caregiver and treatment team both orally and in writing.
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Collaborates with the patient, family/caregiver and treatment team in planning for discharge. Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training. Makes appropriate discharge recommendations and obtains and/or recommends appropriate assistive equipment.
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Promotes the profession by participating in the Clinical Education program and providing education to others. Acts as a fitness/wellness instructor as needed for community programs.
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Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities. Meets standards for all required reviews of competency.
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Shares responsibility for common goals of the team by carrying caseload consistent with peers, maintaining the work environment and inventories, adjusting individual responsibilities to meet needs of department/work environment and positively representing department and profession to others.
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Participates in process improvement by identification of improvement opportunities for patient care, data collection and solutions to identified problems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required Minimum Education: 4 year/Bachelor Degree
Specialty/Major: Physical Therapy
Preferred Education: Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D)
Specialty/Major: Doctor of Physical Therapy
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):
Required: Graduate of accredited program in Physical Therapy with minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Holds a current Physical Therapy license from the State of Ohio in good standing. Maintains CPR Certification.
Preferred: Graduate of accredited program in Physical Therapy with Doctorate level degree. Certification in a specialty area, for example: OCS, SCS, NDT, Lymphedema, Women’s Health, etc.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
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Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
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Prescription drug coverage
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Flexible spending accounts
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Life insurance w/AD&D
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Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
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Paid time off
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Educational Assistance
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And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
S cheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Physical Therapy - Jewish
All 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 you’d 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
recruitment@mercy.com
. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (
http://bsmhealth.org/)
, one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017.
The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. For more information, visit www.mercy.com .
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