Physical Therapist

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc in Hamburg, PA seeks a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs and develop individualized rehabilitation programs that restore function and independence. You will guide patients and caregivers, identify referrals, and implement tailored treatment plans to improve outcomes.

You will supervise staff, document services, participate in care conferences, and collaborate with the rehab team to select effective therapies while maintaining safety and high-quality

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with licensure requirements and standards.
• Deliver rehab services per established plan of care, adhere to schedules, and document services timely.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen for each patient.
• Adapt program and plan of care according to patient needs and progress.
• Maintain a safe environment and address hazards; order supplies/equipment as necessary.
• Presents patient-focused service in a compassionate atmosphere supporting patients' rights and needs.
• Screen, examine and evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and design plans of care with goals and methods.
• Implement treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, functional training, manual therapy, and use of modalities.
• Design and apply adaptive devices and instruct on their use.

Job description

Location:

Hamburg/ Allentown/ Pennsburg/ Laureldale/ PA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physicaltherapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes
referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement
individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition,
the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions
essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They
direct activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students
   and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan
   of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
   
3. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
   
4. Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the
   patient.
   
5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic
   regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a
    caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
    
11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of
    appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to
    establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time
    required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
    appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements
    the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping
    regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques inareas such as:
    
    • Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
    • Functional training
    • Manual therapy
    • Airway clearance techniques
    • Integumentary repair and protection
    • Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
    .
12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive
    devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence
    level and interest.
14. Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and
    evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
15. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
16. Performs other related duties as required.