Physical Therapist (PT)

Rivers-Edge-Rehab-1; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay!!

Refer a Friend Bonus!

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Th

Job summary

River's Edge is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our facility team in Philadelphia. The PT will design and implement therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation, promote independence, and improve mobility for residents.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, PA licensure, and a passion for compassionate care. We offer competitive pay at $56/hour, full-time hours, benefits, and a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in PA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats residents according to the physical therapy plan.
• Designs adaptive devices and trains residents in their use.
• Selects modalities and coordinates with the rehab team to optimize therapy.
• Instructs residents for mobility activities and tracks progress.
• Promotes safety and participates in care conferences and training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

PA licensure - required or eligible

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

RATE: $56 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Available

• Full Time

• Same Day Pay!!

• Refer a Friend Bonus!

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

About us:

River's Edge is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals, and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation;
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.

JOB SKILLS:

• Good organizational skills and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in PA.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required.