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Kettering Health

Physical Therapist - Hamilton - Inpatient Therapy - PT/Days - Every Weekend Comm

Kettering Health, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45013


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*Eligible for full-time benefits*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.Campus Overview:Kettering Health HamiltonKettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.In 2020, KH Hamilton received an A from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:

Americas 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)Americas 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities & Requirements:ResponsibilitiesServes 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 RehabQualificationsApplicants 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.Preferred Qualifications:Prefer 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 tasksDemonstrates independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze informationAbility to perform those tasks assigned an assistant