Physical Therapist - Per Diem Days

Part time, rotating shift

A physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation, comprehensive treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients with medical, surgical, neurological, cardiopulmonary or functional disorders.

Schedule: per diem/pool

New grads with acute care experience or clinical affiliation exposure encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, PMR technicians, students and volunteers as required.
• Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff.
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status.
• Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care.
• Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care, activities, etc. to reflect the needs of patient based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.
• Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patients' rights.
• Participates in program development activities, as assigned, and under the direction of the Lead/Manager.
• Performs as a Clinical instructor when necessary.
• Confers with physicians/team members regarding change in the treatment plan as needed.
• Collaborates with patient/significant others when establishing goals and treatment plan.
• Participates in the orientation and training of other healthcare team members.
• Incorporates education into daily patient activity, and individualizes educational plan based on patient's needs.
• Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of new research and to fulfill credentialing requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current State PT license, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Bachelor's Degree required.
• Wheelchair seating recommendation experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Retirement Plan
• Free Parking
• And more!