About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

PRN (as Needed) M-F Days for Amherst Rehab

Summary:

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instructions and assistance to patient's families as indicated.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instructions and assistance to patient's families as indicated.

2. Effectively works with and supervises physical therapist assistants and students.

3. Provides timely documentation for medical records/insurance needs per division protocol.

4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

5. Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in physical therapy is required.

2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

3. Experience in healthcare is required.

4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelors in Physical Therapy is required Masters or Doctorate preferred.

2. Certification: Ohio Physical Therapist licensure is required.

3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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