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Physical Therapy Neurologic Movement Disorder Fellow

Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Physical Therapy Neurologic Movement Disorder Fellow

Position:

Physical Therapy Neurologic Movement Disorder Fellow Department:

Ambulatory Services | Outpatient Rehabilitation at OCNA Scope of Position:

The Physical Therapy Fellow is currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual will work within a team-oriented rehabilitation program at outpatient service sites for patients with neurologic conditions and movement disorders. The team members report to the rehabilitation manager as part of the OSUWMC Ambulatory Rehab program structure. Position Summary:

The Physical Therapy Fellow works under the general supervision of the Rehab Manager, Program Director, and Associate Director of Education and Professional Development. The Fellow evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of physical therapy in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, staff physical therapists, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities. Minimum Qualifications:

All Physical Therapy Fellows must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board, and meet any additional program admissions criteria including board specialization and/or successful completion of an accredited residency. Candidates must have NCS or GCS or have completed a Neurologic or Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency program. Program Goals:

The Neurologic Movement Disorders PT fellowship aims to develop subspecialty didactic, clinical skills, participation in research/knowledge translation projects, and professional behaviors within the domains of practice established by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). The goals are accomplished through didactic learning modules for specific movement disorders, guided clinical mentorship, participation in research, teaching experiences within the respective physical therapy programs, and additional observational and active learning experiences. This robust program offers the opportunity to develop sub-specialists in neurologic movement disorders to address the unique symptomatology, progressive and debilitating clinical course, and complex healthcare needs for patients with neurologic movement disorders. The fellowship leverages educational expertise of both sites through faculty cooperation and fellow collaboration. Location:

Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027) Position Type:

Regular Scheduled Hours:

40 Shift:

First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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