Summa Health System
Physical Therapist
Summa Health - Spine and Neuroscience Center
3378 W. Market St., Suite B, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Full-Time, Exempt, Benefit Eligible
Schedule: M/W 7:30a-4:00p, T/TH 10a-7p, F 7:30a-3p, weekend rotation for Saturday coverage 7a-1p (typically 1x per month)
The Summa Health Spine and Neuroscience Center is an outpatient facility offering patients and families access to Summa's compassionate care. From Neurology to physical therapy, the Summa Health Spine and Neuroscience Center provides the surrounding community unique opportunities to access quality care under one roof. Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third‑party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary Evaluates, establishes treatment plans and administers a medically prescribed physical therapy program in accordance with professional guidelines as described by the American Physical Therapy Association, State of Ohio and Summa Health System/Rehabilitation Services requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor's Degree and Certification in Physical Therapy
Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Current license issued by the Physical Therapy Board to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio
Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association
Prefer board certifications in clinical specialty areas and/or advanced degrees in health care field; prefer active participation within professional organization
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Professional verbal and written communication skills required for communication to referral sources, customer relations, interdisciplinary care and other stakeholders
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self‑respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion
Must be able to meet the physical demands of work environment (see Level of Physical Demands)
Must be willing to advocate for and work with persons with all disabilities/conditions
Show flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services/service delivery; rotates through selected treatment areas as needed
Assumes accountability for effectively demonstrating Service Excellence Care and following Standards of Behavior, Six Commitments and department policies and procedures and department work expectations
Successfully completes annual competency requirements
Provides at least 40 hours of clinical care annually (PRN only)
Level of Physical Demands:
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
Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment
Must be able to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$37.40/hr – $56.11/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
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Schedule: M/W 7:30a-4:00p, T/TH 10a-7p, F 7:30a-3p, weekend rotation for Saturday coverage 7a-1p (typically 1x per month)
The Summa Health Spine and Neuroscience Center is an outpatient facility offering patients and families access to Summa's compassionate care. From Neurology to physical therapy, the Summa Health Spine and Neuroscience Center provides the surrounding community unique opportunities to access quality care under one roof. Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third‑party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary Evaluates, establishes treatment plans and administers a medically prescribed physical therapy program in accordance with professional guidelines as described by the American Physical Therapy Association, State of Ohio and Summa Health System/Rehabilitation Services requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor's Degree and Certification in Physical Therapy
Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Current license issued by the Physical Therapy Board to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Ohio
Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association
Prefer board certifications in clinical specialty areas and/or advanced degrees in health care field; prefer active participation within professional organization
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Professional verbal and written communication skills required for communication to referral sources, customer relations, interdisciplinary care and other stakeholders
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self‑respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion
Must be able to meet the physical demands of work environment (see Level of Physical Demands)
Must be willing to advocate for and work with persons with all disabilities/conditions
Show flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services/service delivery; rotates through selected treatment areas as needed
Assumes accountability for effectively demonstrating Service Excellence Care and following Standards of Behavior, Six Commitments and department policies and procedures and department work expectations
Successfully completes annual competency requirements
Provides at least 40 hours of clinical care annually (PRN only)
Level of Physical Demands:
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
Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment
Must be able to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$37.40/hr – $56.11/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
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