Physical Therapist (PT)

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 151,536,000 - 169,445,000; 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 Appreciation Event

Job summary

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct physical therapy programs for the facility, directing patient participation to promote independence and recovery. You will facilitate learning of essential skills, promote health, and contribute to a team-focused rehabilitation environment.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program, PA licensure or eligibility, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited jointly by CMA and APTA and certified by APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in PA.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, establishes goals, implements the PT treatment plan and documents services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Selects physical modalities suited to individual needs and capacity.
• Collaborates with rehab team to choose appropriate therapy regimens.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and monitors progress.
• Adapts program to resident needs and maintains safety.
• Attends care conferences and supervises supportive personnel.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment; reports repairs as needed.
• Ensures high quality of service in a compassionate atmosphere.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

PT curriculum accredited by CMA and APTA

APTA certification eligibility

Job description

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday!"\

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. 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;
2. Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
3. Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
4. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
5. 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;
6. Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
8. Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
9. Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
10. Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
11. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
12. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
13. 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:

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

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

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