About this opportunity
Otterbein Cridersville lists this Physical Therapist - Universal Home Health opportunity in west liberty, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.
Where Purpose Lives
Working Together for the Residents
At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person‑centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.
What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?
It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.
Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.
Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision and dental insurance
Paid time off & paid holidays
Life insurance
401(k)/403(b) with company match
Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Benefits may vary based on position and location.
Person-centered care
Low staff-to-resident ratio
Modern, state-of-the-art communities
Top-quality equipment
Safety programs in place
Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
And more!
Company-paid CNA classes
Training programs
Strong “promote from within” philosophy
Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan
Physical Therapist - Universal Home Health
Overview
Otterbein Home Health provides Home Health services for the elderly, complimenting already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein. This wide array of services establishes one of the most extensive portfolios of independent senior care capabilities in the state.
Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency with an established reputation for high-quality services. Otterbein Home Health services are an integral part of Otterbein Retirement Living Communities services portfolio and available to Otterbein residents, in addition to residents in the surrounding area.
This position travels locally throughout the greater West Liberty Oh area (Auglaize, Logan, Champaign, and Hardin counties) providing patient services in a Home Health care setting.
Providing a high level of personalized care, Home Health by Otterbein is guided by Otterbein’s nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills and strong community ties.
The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative care (physical therapy) for home health patients needing assistance and training in ambulation, transferring, gait training and home exercise programs. The Physical Therapist works as part of the interdisciplinary home care team including the Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Social Worker and Home Health Aide.
At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.
Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.
Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one‑of‑a‑kind.
Shift: Part Time and PRN
Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a plan of care. This may include assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in developing the total plan of care as well as providing direct physical therapy treatment.
Assess patients for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities.
Instruct patients, families and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Report patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in care to patient’s physician as needed and appropriate.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel, patient and/or family/caregivers in their therapy program, as well as the goals of therapy.
Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as necessary.
Participate in Otterbein Universal Home Health Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program.
Confer with the attending physician, home care team members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Universal Home Health, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s in physical therapy.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of physical therapist experience with community / home health preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Current license as a Physical Therapist from the State of Ohio or made application for same. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Current CPR certification required.
Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in‑services per year.
BENEFITS*
Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work‑life balance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee‑Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non‑profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in‑home care, and hospice services.
In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine-readable files (MRF) here:
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Worksite address
west liberty, OH, 43357, US
Who can apply
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