Physical Therapist - Centerville - Outpatient Therapy - FT/Days

*$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time Physical Therapist positions*

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities

+ Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Provides physical therapy evaluation to determine the extent of functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.

+ Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the functional limitations.

+ Uses the physical elements of thermotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, postural training/biomechanics gait training, soft tissue mobilization, and independent living skills training for treatment.

+ Objectively documents progress in elimination of symptoms and restoration of function. Is involved with a full spectrum of patients, including adult and geriatric populations.

+ Provides supervision and direction to physical therapist assistants to assure that patient goals and objectives are met.

+ Reports directly to the Administrative Director of PM&R with indirect supervision from the Senior Physical Therapist, Program Manager and Medical Director of Rehab

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

+ Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.

+ BS and MS preferred.

+ Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.

+ License must be posted in primary work site.

Prefer Applicants Have:

+ Aquatic Therapy experience/certification

+ Ability to communicate well

+ Possesses characteristics of dependability, versatility and teamwork

+ Ability to be flexible and adapt to change

+ Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks

+ Demonstrates independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze information

+ Ability to perform those tasks assigned an assistant

Requisition Number: 2023-43328

Shift: First Shift

Name: 437840 - Outpatient Therapy

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 7677 Yankee Street

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0