Physical Therapist Per Diem (PT)

newportmeadowshc; Christiana (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Per-Diem/PRN Physical Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility in Christiana, PA. This role offers the flexibility to create your own schedule while providing essential care to patients. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment plans, promoting healthy lifestyles, and collaborating with health professionals. The facility values its employees and offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Create your own schedule

Opportunity to work overtime

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in physical therapy with a focus on patient care.
• Strong communication skills and a valid license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs through tailored care.
• Develop fitness and wellness programs to enhance patient mobility.
• Document patient care services and monitor progress.

Skills

Proven work experience as a physical therapist

Intensive education and clinical expertise

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Current knowledge of treatment practices

Drive to continually learn and grow

Professional behaviour

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Valid licence to practice physical therapy

Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

Education

Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

Job description

Newport Meadows is currently seeking a Per-Diem/PRN Physical Therapist to assist in a beautiful Skilled Nursing Facility located in Christiana, PA. PRN opportunities include both weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behaviour
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid licence to practice physical therapy
• Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

The Company:

• Conveniently located off Route 41 between Route 1 & 30 in Christiana, PA
• We are a 139-bed facility offering long term care and short term stay
• We provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care to its residents
• We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care
• We value our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement
• Our facility is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in Amish country

Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Create your own schedule!
• Opportunity to work overtime!
• Your chance to work with a supportive and knowledgeable team

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and drug-free workplace.