Genesis Healthcare System·Zanesville, Ohio
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing treatment for patients referred to the service. This includes performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising assistants in patient treatment activities.
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Responsible for evaluating, planning, and treatment for patients referred to the service. Provides group and/or individual treatment to patients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.
Essential duties 1.
Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.
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Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.
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Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of Assistants appropriately per departmental operations.
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Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.
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Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
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Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
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Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only).
Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
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Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
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Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
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Performs other functions as assigned.
1. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required. 2. Current Ohio PT license. 3. Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health, and/or Behavioral Health). 4. Attention to detail. 5. Ability to assess situational needs and problem solve. 6. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 7. Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and a current Ohio PT license are required. Candidates should have at least one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Market context
In Ohio, Physical Therapist openings are typically driven by ongoing demand in schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for an APTA-accredited degree, an active state license, and candidates who can work independently while supporting patient mobility and recovery. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure details and continuing education expectations before applying.
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