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Kettering Health

Physical Therapist - Kettering - Sports Medicine - FT/Days

Kettering Health, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444


Incentives:

Sign-on bonus! Up to $15,000 available to eligible applicantsBonus may vary based on shift and job statusRelocation bonus may be available based on distance of the moveReturning employees must not have been employed with Kettering Health within 6 months of rehire

Overview: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 its by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.Responsibilities & Requirements:ResponsibilitiesIn cooperation with the referral source, provides physical therapy evaluation to determine the extent of the symptoms and/or functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the symptoms and 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 Infant, Child, Adult and Geriatric populations.Provides supervision and direction to physical therapy assistants to assure that patients goals and objectives are met.QualificationsApplicants Must Have:Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.

Preferred Qualifications:Kettering Sports Medicine-Far HillsPrefer Applicants Have:Ability to communicate wellPossesses characteristics of dependability, versatility and teamworkAbility to be flexible and adapt to changeAbility to work under stress and handle multiple tasksDemonstrate independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze informationAbility to perform tasks assigned