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Kettering Health

Physical Therapist - Xenia - Outpatient Therapy - FT/Days

Kettering Health, Xenia, Ohio, United States, 45385


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.Campus Overview:Kettering Health Greene MemorialKettering Health Greene Memorial, formerly Greene Memorial Hospital, is situated in the heart of Xenia where they have been serving patients from Jamestown, Cedarville, Yellow Springs, Waynesville, and beyond for over 65 years.In 2020, KH Greene Memorial received an A from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric troyke Emergency Department.49 bed facilityKH Greene Memorial was awarded by Healthgrades for:

Patient Safety Excellence (2017-2019)Outstanding Patient Experience (2019)

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.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

Preferred Qualifications:Outpatient Physical Therapy Kettering Health GreeneOutpatient therapy experience preferred but will consider new gradsWill cross train to other locations