Summa Health

Sr Physical Therapist

Summa Health$85K — $128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or equivalent certification
  • Graduated from an APTA accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current Ohio Physical Therapy license
  • BLS CPR certification for healthcare providers
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise Physical Therapy staff in daily operations
  • Assist management with staffing, training, and performance evaluations
  • Ensure compliance with department policies and treatment protocols
  • Promote teamwork and build effective teams
  • Provide guidance on technical clinical questions
  • Serve as a role model for staff and advocate for patients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and supplemental options
  • Long and short-term disability benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employee assistance program and identity theft protection
  • Tuition assistance and continuing education support
  • Daily pay option available
  • Pet insurance for employees' furry family members
Full Job Description
Senior Physical Therapist

Summa Health - Outpatient Therapy

623 School Drive

Wadsworth, OH 44281

Summary:
Serves as lead role for Physical Therapy staff and staff within cost center. Assists management with supervision of daily operation, staffing, training, work assignments, competencies, safety and performance appraisals of staff and employees in the physical therapy related cost centers.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's Degree and certificate in Physical Therapy
b. Graduate from a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
c. Current license issued by the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio.
d. BLS Healthcare Provider CPR through AMA
e. Prefer board certifications in clinical specialty areas and/or advanced degrees in healthcare field. Prefer active participation within professional organization.

2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Two (2) years increasingly responsible professional experience that has provided leadership skills.

3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Knowledge and understanding of department policies, procedures, treatment protocols, standards of care, quality improvement processes and philosophies
b. Ability to promote teamwork/build teams and supervise professional and supportive staff.
c. Demonstrates excellent time management
d. Ability to advise and assist with technical clinical questions
e. Ability to assist staff with case management
f. Serves as an engaged and positive role model
g. Promotes patient advocacy for all populations served
h. May require rotation through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational service delivery needs
i. Able to work in a high paced, dynamic environment and take appropriate action
j. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
k. Accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with service excellence
l. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Very Heavy: Exerts in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

$41.15/hr - $61.72/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Assistance
  • Daily Pay

About Summa Health

Summa Health is a non-profit healthcare system based in Akron, Ohio. The system was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. Summa Health operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Northeast Ohio. The system provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Summa Health is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Learn more about Summa Health
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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