Physical Therapist - Outpatient

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for our Outpatient department. The role supports a rotating shift schedule totaling 40 hours weekly, including two evening shifts.

You will supervise PTAs, technicians, students, and volunteers and collaborate with the care team to deliver client-centered care. The ideal candidate holds a current PA PT license, BLS, and a Bachelor's degree, with acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State PT license in PA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, 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 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.
• Collaborates with patients and families when establishing goals and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient care planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.