JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Physical Therapy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Shift: First

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Required: Associate’s Degree - APTA credentialed Physical Therapy curriculum.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio as a physical therapist assistant
• Certified in CPR
• Preferred: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Implement the treatment plan designed by a licensed physical therapist in collaboration with the treatment team, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques, for the med/surg patients at UCMC. Record objective findings, including pain, per department policy and communicate findings with the primary physical therapist