Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Employment Type: Full time, Rotating Shift

About the role

St Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team. This position involves 8-hour days with 2 evening shifts per week, totaling 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, PMR technicians, students, and volunteers as required.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment for patients and staff.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care and provide treatment using appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals, with an emphasis on functional status.
• Assume accountability for managing the delivery of patient care, interpreting and utilizing clinical data in the treatment plan.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, adjusting priorities based on changing situations.
• Consistently assess and modify approach, communication, and care to reflect the needs of patients based on age, cultural diversity, and developmental level.
• Act as a patient advocate and uphold patients’ rights.
• Participate in program development activities as assigned and under the direction of the Lead/Manager.
• Serve as a Clinical Instructor when necessary.
• Confer with physicians and team members regarding changes in the treatment plan as needed.
• Collaborate with patients and significant others when establishing goals and treatment plans.
• Participate in the orientation and training of other healthcare team members.
• Incorporate education into daily patient activities and individualize educational plans based on patient needs.
• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of new research and fulfill credentialing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current State PT license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Schedule

8-hour days with 2 evening shifts per week, 40 hours per week.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.