Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a contingent Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric and select adult patients. The role involves developing and administering therapeutic treatments, documenting patient progress, and educating families, with a focus on enhancing patient independence and functional abilities
Job Summary
Evaluates pediatric and select adult patients for physical therapy due to injury or disease and administers treatment.
Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment and splints, documents evaluation results or patient progress, and provides patient and family education.
Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP.
Matching Summary
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Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a contingent Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric and select adult patients. The role involves developing and administering therapeutic treatments, documenting patient progress, and educating families, with a focus on enhancing patient independence and functional abilities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Pediatric and select adult patient evaluation
Administering physical therapy treatment
Fabricating or recommending adaptive equipment
Patient and family education
Documentation of progress and evaluations
Nice-to-have
Participation in EBP
Delegating to licensed assistants and unlicensed personnel
Conducting educational programs
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
State of Ohio licensure in physical therapy
CPR certification
One year pediatric PT experience or clinical affiliation