Physical Therapist (PT)

Grace Lutheran Communities; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

PayActiv – On demand access to earnedW

Retirement match (up to 4%)

Job summary

Grace Lutheran Communities is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) for part-time and casual opportunities. Join a team that values your expertise, supports growth, and emphasizes flexible scheduling to best serve residents.

Responsibilities include assessments, creating and adjusting therapy plans, and educating patients and families. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PT program with a Wisconsin PT license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Wisconsin Physical Therapist license and CPR certification.
• Comfort with part-time and casual scheduling as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical history, movement, and function.
• Develop and report on individualized therapy plans and progress toward goals.
• Restore function and administer prescribed physical therapy treatments.
• Evaluate mobility and adjust therapy interventions as needed.
• Assist patients with manual exercises and therapeutic modalities.
• Provide education to patients, families, and other staff on therapy plans.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Manual therapy

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Are you interested in a flexible schedule?

Come be a part of Grace Lutheran Communities and customize your schedule!

We\'re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team!

Part-Time & Casual Opportunities Available!

Are you a passionate therapist ready to take control of your career? Join our team and work directly with a company that truly values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts people before profits. Say hello to flexibility, autonomy, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way. It\'s your time—help us bring rehabilitation in house.

BENEFITS

(dependent on your work status)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to individuals by assessing their medical history, motion of movements, and evaluating physical limitations to diagnose movement dysfunctions.
• Develop the appropriate therapy treatment interventions based on the needs of the individual, in addition report progress of long- and -short term treatment goals.
• Restores individuals’ function, alleviating plain, and administrate medically prescribed physical therapy treatment.
• Evaluates current mobility, strength and diagnosis of individuals to determine if therapy treatment interventions need to be modified.
• Assist individuals with therapy by administering manual exercises, giving massages and using therapeutic equipment as necessary.
• Provides support, counsel, advice, training and education for individuals, family, caregivers and other professionals on the importance of being consistent with therapy treatment plans.
• Efficiently assembles extensive documentation on individuals’ progress, care services and therapy adjustments, when necessary, that aligns with standard medical documentation and facility protocol/procedures documentation.
• Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Must display excellent active listening skills, critical thinking skills, verbal/written communication skills, time management skills.
• Must display compassion, integrity and respect to all individuals.
• Supporting additional responsibilities and/or tasks as needed for the department.

Physical Requirements

• Physically, be able to lift, transfer and assist patients while providing therapy interventions during physical activity.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25lbs, including assisting individuals when needed.
• Ability to visually be able to perform job duties, including examining individuals and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other Requirements

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must hold an active and in good standing Wisconsin Physical Therapist License and CPR Certification.
• Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights
• Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program