Per Diem PT: Elevate Mobility in Senior Care

Newport-Meadows-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Christiana (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Create your own schedule

Overtime available

Supportive team

Job summary

Newport Meadows is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to support a Skilled Nursing Facility in Christiana, PA. The role emphasizes patient goals, mobility improvement, and evidence-based care within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, promoting wellness, and coordinating with other health professionals to monitor progress and document care. A valid PT license and ongoing professional growth are required.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist.
• Intensive education and clinical expertise.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Drive to continually learn and grow.
• Professional behaviour.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid licence to practice physical therapy.
• Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility.
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery.
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs.
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally.
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Consult and practice with other health professionals.
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress.
• Document patient care services.

Skills

Proven work experience as a physical t

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal communication

License to practice PT

Graduate degree in PT

Team collaboration

Patient motivation

Education

Graduate degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

Newport Meadows is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to support a Skilled Nursing Facility in Christiana, PA. The role emphasizes patient goals, mobility improvement, and evidence-based care within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, promoting wellness, and coordinating with other health professionals to monitor progress and document care. A valid PT license and ongoing professional growth are required.