Physical Therapist- Outpatient

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Health benefits start first of the month following start date

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for patients referred to physical therapy. This role involves supervising assistants, aides, and students while maintaining relationships with hospital personnel.

Applicants must possess a Master's Degree or relevant education and training. Health benefits begin the first of the month following the start date, alongside generous time off and other comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• No experience required.
• PA Physical Therapy License is necessary.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements treatment programs for referred patients.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Maintains working relationships with hospital personnel.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Master's Degree or relevant education & experience

Job description

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy. Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supervises assistants, aides, and students. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
• Tuition Assistance
• Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Physical Therapy License
• PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.