Physical Therapist (PT)

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital
Akron, OH, United States
Full-time

Description

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023.

A career at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job.

It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Beachwood area who need continued care to recover completely.

You have specialized skills and our patients in Beachwood need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Our Benefits :

Tuition assistance / reimbursement

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Targeted approach to career development

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

Superior quality patient outcomes

Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role :

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs.

May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.

Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring.

The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain;

makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy

Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.

Performs appropriate documentation.

Qualifications

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.

Inpatient rehab experience preferred

Current BLS / CPR Card.

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey.

We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke and Brain Specialty Programs.

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