Physical Therapist

Job Duties:

• Establishes and implements appropriate physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
• Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
• Provides physical therapy treatment consistent with the patients' needs assessment.
• Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies physical therapy plans accordingly.
• Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to supervisor, physician(s), and other team members
• Implements a physical therapy plan of care to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
• Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Establishes a physical therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques.
• Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.