• Job Description

  Req#: 54722

  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 it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

  Responsibilities & Requirements

  Responsibilities

  • In cooperation with the referral source, provides physical therapy evaluation to determine the extent of the symptoms and/or functional limitations relevant to the diagnosis.
  • Develops treatment plan that is targeted and adjusted to decrease or eliminate the symptoms and 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 Infant, Child, Adult and Geriatric populations.
  • Provides supervision and direction to physical therapy assistants to assure that patient’s goals and objectives are met.

  Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy required.
  • Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate well
  • Possesses characteristics of dependability, versatility and teamwork
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
  • Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks
  • Demonstrate independent thinking skills, ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment in decision making, able to analyze information
  • Ability to perform tasks assigned

• About the company

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