Physical Therapist
Canton, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist

Job Summary

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing, patient/family training, and planning for continuing services.
• Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions efficiently based on patient care needs.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including daily notes, goal writing, quality assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals as necessary.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing evaluations.
• Create and follow an individualized professional development plan, pursuing continuing education and professional activities.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy efforts such as health fairs, community events, and professional memberships.
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete all mandated continuing education.
• Perform ethically in accordance with professional codes of conduct.
• Support organizational performance improvement initiatives and provide feedback to maximize outcomes.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid, current State license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift.

Safety and Compliance

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease precautions, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Adherence to organizational policies on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional standards consistent with organizational mission and core values.

This position emphasizes quality patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional growth, and safety in the workplace.