Physical Therapist: Pain Relief & Rehab Specialist

GSPP Rehabilitation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GSPP Rehabilitation · Hosp of Univ of Penn in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time day shift (7:30-4) position. The role involves planning, implementing, and documenting individualized treatment programs to restore function and relieve pain.

The successful candidate will assess patients, collaborate with the care team, educate patients and families, and supervise therapy students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Physical Therapist license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed physical therapy programs.
• Perform initial exam and determine diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Evaluate progress and adjust treatments to maximize benefit.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.
• Confer with patients, physicians and care team to plan and assess interventions.
• Document prognosis, treatment and progress in charts or electronic records.
• Discharge patients when goals are attained and coordinate follow-up care.
• Supervise and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree preferred

Physical Therapist license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

GSPP Rehabilitation · Hosp of Univ of Penn in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time day shift (7:30-4) position. The role involves planning, implementing, and documenting individualized treatment programs to restore function and relieve pain.

The successful candidate will assess patients, collaborate with the care team, educate patients and families, and supervise therapy students.