Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Trinity Health; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, seeks a full-time Physical Therapist for outpatient services. The role includes supervising PTAs and staff, developing care plans, and delivering treatment focused on functional outcomes. Earnest about ethics, patient advocacy, and collaborative care with physicians and the health team.

Rotating shifts include 8-hour days and 2 evenings per week, totaling 40 hours weekly; licensure and BLS are required, acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State PT license and BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for PTAs, PMR technicians, students and volunteers as required.
• Maintains safe, orderly working environment for patients and staff.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment to achieve goals with emphasis on functional status.
• Assists in program development activities and collaborates with the care team.
• Incorporates patient education and adapts plans based on age, culture, and development.
• Acts as a patient advocate and participates in ongoing credentialing efforts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PT License (State)

BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Full Time

St Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to join our team!

Shift - 8 hr days, with 2 evening shifts a week - 40 hr per week

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, PMR technicians, students and volunteers as required.
• Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff.
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status
• Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care.
• Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjust priorities based on changing situations.
• Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care, activities, etc. to reflect the needs of patient based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.
• Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patients’ rights.
• Participates in program development activities, as assigned, and under the direction of the Lead/ Manager.
• Performs as a Clinical instructor when necessary.
• Confers with physicians/team members regarding change in the treatment plan as needed.
• Collaborates with patient/significant others when establishing goals and treatment plan.
• Participates in the orientation and training of other healthcare team members
• Incorporates education into daily patient activity, and individualizes educational plan based on patient's needs.
• Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of new research and to fulfill credentialing requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current State PT license, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Bachelor's Degree required
• Acute care experience preferred

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.