Physical Therapy Resident
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
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Description The Rehab Team Member is currently licensed to practice therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual works within a team‑oriented multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions primarily associated with neurologic and orthopedic injuries.
The rehabilitation team members report to the rehabilitation clinic manager as part of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services structure. The Rehab Team Member works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and the direct supervision of their clinic manager.
Each Rehabilitation Team Member is first part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and second, a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish plans of care together; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; educate and support families; and facilitate continuing care planning. They also evaluate service quality and participate in outcomes management activities.
Minimum Qualifications All Rehab Team Members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board or the Ohio Board and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution.
Job Relationships Supervisory Responsibility : Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, rehabilitation aides, student medical assistants, student interns, and volunteers as assigned.
Contacts: Interacts daily with patients, families, caregivers, faculty members (physician and psychologists), nurses, and support staff, other team members (inpatient and outpatient), clerical staff, managers and administrators, admissions personnel, visitors and vendors. May interact with referral sources and payors if requested.
Responsible to: Rehabilitation Clinic Manager.
Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Communicate clearly with all members of the health care team, patients and families.
Concentrate and attend to a task or series of tasks.
Maintain visual attention and concentration, depth perception and visual field for patient treatment tasks and safety.
Identify and respond to emergency signals and indicators and respond quickly.
Frequently lift and support weight of 80+lbs (i.e., transferring patients from one surface to another).
Frequently push or pull 80+lbs (i.e., pushing patients in a wheelchair).
Frequently climb stairs or ramps with patients.
Frequently stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, or stand during patient treatment.
Carry objects of 20lbs or less (i.e., equipment).
Seize, grasp, and hold onto objects or patients.
Balance self and patient to prevent falls.
Complete documentation.
Work Environment The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices and meeting rooms (i.e., use of safe work practices, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signs).
Accessibility and Application Assistance Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Equal Opportunity Employer The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.
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Description The Rehab Team Member is currently licensed to practice therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual works within a team‑oriented multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions primarily associated with neurologic and orthopedic injuries.
The rehabilitation team members report to the rehabilitation clinic manager as part of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services structure. The Rehab Team Member works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and the direct supervision of their clinic manager.
Each Rehabilitation Team Member is first part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and second, a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish plans of care together; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; educate and support families; and facilitate continuing care planning. They also evaluate service quality and participate in outcomes management activities.
Minimum Qualifications All Rehab Team Members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board or the Ohio Board and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution.
Job Relationships Supervisory Responsibility : Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, rehabilitation aides, student medical assistants, student interns, and volunteers as assigned.
Contacts: Interacts daily with patients, families, caregivers, faculty members (physician and psychologists), nurses, and support staff, other team members (inpatient and outpatient), clerical staff, managers and administrators, admissions personnel, visitors and vendors. May interact with referral sources and payors if requested.
Responsible to: Rehabilitation Clinic Manager.
Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Communicate clearly with all members of the health care team, patients and families.
Concentrate and attend to a task or series of tasks.
Maintain visual attention and concentration, depth perception and visual field for patient treatment tasks and safety.
Identify and respond to emergency signals and indicators and respond quickly.
Frequently lift and support weight of 80+lbs (i.e., transferring patients from one surface to another).
Frequently push or pull 80+lbs (i.e., pushing patients in a wheelchair).
Frequently climb stairs or ramps with patients.
Frequently stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, or stand during patient treatment.
Carry objects of 20lbs or less (i.e., equipment).
Seize, grasp, and hold onto objects or patients.
Balance self and patient to prevent falls.
Complete documentation.
Work Environment The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices and meeting rooms (i.e., use of safe work practices, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signs).
Accessibility and Application Assistance Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Equal Opportunity Employer The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.
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