Physical Therapist, Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center (Call-In)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves delivering physical therapy programs tailored to adult and geriatric patients. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, with a preference for those holding a Master’s degree. The position requires expertise in assessment and care provision to meet age-specific needs. Enjoy a full-time employment opportunity with potential for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Preferred Master's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Ability to provide patient care for adults through geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy programs to patients.
• Assess data reflective of patient’s status.
• Deliver age-appropriate care as per departmental policies.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Interpretation of Patient Data

Knowledge of Growth and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist, Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center (Call-In)

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Brief Description

Reporting to the Rehab Director, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the provision of physical therapy programs in the SNC.

The Physical Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department – adult through geriatric. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in Physical Therapy Department's policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a school of Physical Therapy approved in the year of graduation by the American Physical Therapy Association required.

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from a school of Physical Therapy approved in the year of graduation by the American Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations

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