Physical Therapist Good Sam Hospital - Optional

Location: Good Sam Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

About the role

Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator.
• Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.
• Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.
• Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support and cultural and psychosocial issues.
• Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department.
• Maintains established departmental productivity levels, and manages time effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• State Licensure

Benefits

For full-time or part-time roles, a comprehensive benefits package is offered—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. For PRN/Optional roles, there is access to 401(k) and other benefits. Details: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Working conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

Behavioral expectations

All TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors:

• Serve: Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"; acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist; refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Excel: Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met; offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators); work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect: Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences; respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role; speak positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value: Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating; pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe; be a good steward of resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste.
• Engage: Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions; show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.