Physical Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated OP Ortho PT to join their team in the Western Suburbs. This full-time role involves planning and executing tailored physical therapy programs to enhance patient recovery and well-being. You will be responsible for evaluating patient progress, collaborating with medical professionals, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patients' lives, and enjoy the opportunity to further your professional development in a thriving healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• Physical Therapist license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized physical treatment programs.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust as necessary.
• Instruct patients and families on home treatment procedures.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Manual Therapy

Communication Skills

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Seeking an experienced OP Ortho PT that is willing to cover our sites in the Western Suburbs. Neuro experience will be strongly considered as well!

Job Summary

1. Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
2. Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
3. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
4. Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity.
5. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
6. Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program.
7. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
8. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
9. Obtain patients' consent to proposed interventions.
10. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
11. Supervise, train, and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

Essential Functions

Patient/Customer

• Ensure communication and collaboration with supervisors and co-workers to serve patients and other customers effectively.
• Maintain professionalism in actions and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters.
• Use resources wisely.
• Understand and own the contribution of your role to the department and health system's success.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Anticipate and act on patients'/customers' needs.
• Enhance patient satisfaction.
• Assist patients and families.
• Analyze problems from the customers’ point of view.
• Respect patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
• Seek feedback and offer constructive feedback.
• Apply learning for improved performance.
• Present yourself professionally and demonstrate professional behavior.
• Value and understand differences in others’ backgrounds and styles.

Non-Essential Accountabilities

• Clinical Education: Serve as a clinical instructor after gaining one year of experience and if a student is available.
• Assist with clinical education of students if not the primary Clinical Instructor.
• Staff Education: Provide formal presentations of evidence-based information.
• Attend institutional in-services, staff meetings, and continuing education programs.

Patient/Employee Safety Accountabilities

• Participate in safety initiatives for patients and employees.
• Demonstrate awareness of safety in daily responsibilities.
• Validate annual competencies required for the position.

Operations

• Perform therapy examination, treatment planning, and implementation.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific method in practice.
• Ensure full compliance with licensure, ethical, and legal standards.
• Maintain therapy documentation and participate in compliance audits.
• Meet productivity expectations.
• Wear Health System ID as per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Master’s preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care