Physical Therapist POOL

Inglis enables people with disabilities – and those who care for them – to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.

About the role

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at maximizing residents' independence and quality of life. Evaluates outcomes and modifies the treatment plan as indicated. Responds to physician consults and provides all services in accordance with physician prescriptions. Screens residents and determines the need for Physical Therapy services. Supervises and delegates duties to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab/Restorative aides. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and resident families to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of relevant neurological and orthopedic conditions and disease management strategies.
• Consults with residents, caregivers, and family to obtain health history, previous interventions, and outcomes.
• Screens residents and assesses physical therapy needs according to designated time frames per policy and procedure.
• Selects qualitative and quantitative methods and measures based on evidence-based practice and safely performs assessments.
• Analyzes assessment findings and recommends a treatment plan with intervention strategies aimed at maximizing independence and safety determined by resident goals.
• Demonstrates understanding of wheelchair positioning and mobility requirements and management strategies.
• Implements interventions and/or delegates implementation to the Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Routinely re-evaluates progress and adjusts interventions as needed.
• Discharges residents from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained.
• Ensures continuation of the therapeutic care plan following discharge from skilled therapy by designing home exercise programs or appropriate restorative programs.
• Plans and conducts therapy and treatment programs in accordance with physician’s prescriptions.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment modification.
• Evaluates and records resident progress.
• Counsels residents, caregivers, and family regarding resident status.
• Oversees activities of Physical Therapy support staff.
• Assists in program scheduling.
• Cooperates with other Inglis House staff to ensure the level of resident care is maintained.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy degree from a recognized and accredited institution is required.
• Valid Pennsylvania license in Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience preferred; however, new grads are welcome to apply.
• At least one year of clinical experience preferred with outstanding clinical skills and/or exceptional interest in the treatment of individuals with neurologic conditions demonstrated by program development, clinical education, research, or patient care.

Pay

$55-65/hour