Physical Therapist - IRP 2 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

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Job Title:Physical Therapist - IRP 2Department:University Hospital | Inpatient Rehabilitation Administration

Scope of Position

Rehabilitation team members are licensed or certified professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, social workers or therapeutic recreation specialists who work within a specific team structure to offer inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services. These services are offered to the acute-care hospital, the acute inpatient rehabilitation facility (Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital), or outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurogenic disorders, orthopedic problems, burns, amputations, or chronic pain. The rehabilitation team member's report to the rehabilitation team leaders as part of the overall Rehabilitation Services Division structure.

Position Summary

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. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and aides) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, and case managers to assure coordination of services and programs. A team member embraces the values of the organization and uses them to guide interactions with others.

Required Qualifications

Must be licensed and/or certified with the respective profession and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions (social workers and speech/language pathologists must hold master's degrees, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and therapeutic recreational specialists must hold bachelor's degrees).

All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. 1-2 years experience working in a medical setting is preferred.

Additional Information:Location:Dodd Hall (0171)Position Type:IntermittentScheduled Hours:0.2
Shift:Varying Shifts

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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