Physical Therapist Resident

The Physical Therapy Resident is currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio. This individual will work within a team oriented sports medicine rehabilitation program. These services are offered via outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with orthopedic and sports related injuries. The team members report to the rehabilitation manager as part of the OSU Ambulatory Rehab program structure.

The Physical Therapy Resident works under the general supervision of the Rehab Manager and under direct supervision of the Manager responsible for coordinating education. The Physical Therapy Resident 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 (rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Minimum Qualifications

All Rehab Team Members must hold current licensure with the State of Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board or the Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. Current American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.