Physical Therapist

Phoenix Physical Therapy; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist in Tamaqua, PA. This role involves developing patient rehabilitation programs to enhance function and reduce pain while coordinating care with health professionals. Applicants must have a degree in Physical Therapy and relevant licensure, alongside effective communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Must possess a Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical history and develop treatment programs.
• Use therapeutic procedures and equipment to restore movement.
• Re-evaluate patient status and modify care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem/situational analysis

Detail-oriented

Customer/client orientation

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy license

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Position Summary

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Position Summary

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement. Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Always maintain patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education / Training

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
  
  

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem/situational analysis.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment.
• Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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