Physical Therapist

Simpson Meadows; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (BCBS)

Dental Plans

Vision

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our skilled team. You will assess, plan, and administer rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain in patients.

The ideal candidate has a graduate PT degree (MPT or DPT), at least 2 years of PT experience, and an active Pennsylvania license, with strong communication and patient education skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with an MPT or DPT.
• At least 2 years' experience as a physical therapist.
• Current Physical Therapist Pennsylvania State License.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Performs an initial exam, identifies problems, and determines a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Maintains records of prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient charts or digital systems.
• Instructs patients and families to continue treatment at home and plans reevaluation as needed.
• Administers manual therapies, exercises, and modalities to relieve pain and improve function.
• Confers with patients and other practitioners to plan, implement, and adjust intervention programs.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Judgment & decision making

Service orientation

Instructing

Active listening

Education

MPT or DPT degree

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Simpson Meadows - Downingtown, PA 19335Education Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care

Simpson is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic and seasoned team.

Job Summary

Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with an MPT or DPT
• Experience: At least 2 years' experience as a physical therapist
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist Pennsylvania State License

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Judgment and decision making
• Service orientation
• Instructing
• Active listening

Physical Requirements

• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the phone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the phone.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Other: Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Must be able to withstand prolonged or considerable walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.

Simpson Benefits (FT employees, Part-Time are eligible for some benefits)

• Health Plan (BCBS)
• Plans include access to MDLive virtual care.
• Dental Plans
• Vison
• 403(b) Retirement Plan w/matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD&D
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Simpson is proud to be an EOE employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

We do not discriminate in services or employment based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state, or local law.

COVID-19 and Influenza considerations:

Simpson is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Employer if you are offered employment proof of influenza vaccine is required (October-March) unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Simpson. COVID-19 Vaccinations are suggested but not required at this time.