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Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Description - Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)



PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) OR ASSISTANT (PTA) – FULL-TIME

Location: Southwoods Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation – Boardman, Ohio

 

About the Role

Southwoods Health is seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Boardman, Ohio. At Southwoods, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated. Join a dynamic team dedicated to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care.



PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

Summary:

Performs patient-centered evaluations and treatments that meet all professional, legal, and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties:


  • Evaluation: Review physician referrals and medical records; perform comprehensive evaluations of strength, motor development, and functional capacity.

  • Plan of Care: Develop and revise individualized treatment plans to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to seamlessly integrate therapy into the patient’s overall healthcare plan.

  • Supervision: Oversee physical therapist assistants, students, and unlicensed personnel in accordance with state and federal regulations.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely electronic patient records.

  • Education: Guide patients and caregivers on post-operative recovery, specific physician protocols, and home exercise programs.


Qualifications:


  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

  • Current or pending Ohio State Physical Therapist licensure.

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 30 days of hire).

  • Prior experience in an outpatient therapy setting is preferred.




PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

Summary:

Performs patient-centered treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and according to the established plan of care.

Essential Duties:


  • Treatment: Administer physical therapy treatments to restore function and relieve pain following the supervising PT’s plan of care.

  • Communication: Regularly confer with the supervising PT and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient progress and outcomes.

  • Documentation: Complete accurate clinical documentation within designated facility timeframes.

  • Education: Instruct patients and families on specialized treatment plans, safety techniques, and home exercise programs.

  • Professionalism: Maintain scheduling flexibility and actively participate in facility training, staff meetings, and continuing education.


Qualifications:


  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

  • Active Ohio State PTA licensure.

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  • Prior experience in an outpatient therapy setting is preferred.




Schedule & Benefits


  • Status: Full-Time.

  • Hours: Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends. 

  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and retirement plan options.


Apply today at: www.southwoodshealth.com.



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