Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, seeks a full-time Physical Therapist for outpatient services. Work involves 8-hour days with two evenings per week, totaling 40 hours. Responsibilities include supervising PT staff, creating and executing effective treatment plans, and promoting patient-centered care.

Qualified candidates hold a state PT license, BLS, and a bachelor’s degree. Acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State PT license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for PT assistants, PMR techs, students and volunteers as required.
• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment for patients and staff.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment to meet goals.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members to adjust treatment plans.
• Acts as a patient advocate and supports patient rights.

Skills

State PT license

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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