Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient

Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Company: Southwoods Health Location: Outpatient Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation — Boardman, Ohio Status: Full-Time (Monday – Friday) About the Role Southwoods Health is hiring an Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) for our Boardman clinic location. In this role, you will perform patient-centered physical therapy evaluations and evidence-based treatments that meet all organizational, federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties) Clinical Treatment: Administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients suffering from injuries or chronic disease to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent long-term disability. Patient Evaluations: Review physician referrals, prescriptions, patient medical records, and histories to determine specific physical therapy needs.

Plans of Care: Develop and revise individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluations and continuous monitoring of patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Confers with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare practitioners to manage care, suggest treatment plan revisions, and integrate therapy with other aspects of the patient's healthcare.

Supervision: Provide the appropriate level of clinical supervision for staff physical therapist assistants (PTAs), therapy students, and unlicensed support personnel according to state and federal requirements. Documentation: Document patient care services accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility standards.

Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and their families on post-operative recovery processes, specialized physician protocols, customized treatment plans, and home exercise programs (HEPs). Clinical Development: Plan and conduct in-service training programs on physical therapy and related orthopedic topics for medical staff, students, and community groups as needed.

Operational Agility: Demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling to adapt seamlessly to patient scheduling needs. What You’ll Need (Qualifications) Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MPT, or MSPT). Licensure: Active Registered Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio. Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience: Prior experience working in an outpatient orthopedic or sports therapy setting is highly preferred. Core Skills: Excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Schedule & Shifts Enjoy a stable, full-time weekday schedule with no weekend shifts: Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated.

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