Physical Therapist PT- Inpatient

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Health benefits start after start date

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for referred patients within its Rehabilitation continuum. The role includes supervising assistants, aides, and students, and maintaining collaborative relationships with hospital leadership and care teams.

The Rehabilitation program encompasses acute and transitional subacute units, with opportunities to contribute to a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehab portfolio at Reading Hospital

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• PA Physical Therapy License required; PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Education

Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Job description

• Full-Time position at the Reading Hospital
• Full-Time openings at the Reading Rehab Hospital in Wyomissing on our Acute and Transitional Subacute Units

Job Summary

• Full-Time position at the Reading Hospital
• Full-Time openings at the Reading Rehab Hospital in Wyomissing on our Acute and Transitional Subacute Units

The Physical Therapist

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.
• Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
• Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Certification and Licensure

• PA Physical Therapy License
• PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered
• BLS Certification

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• 697 bed teaching hospital
• 115 bed Emergency Department
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level I Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more

Reading Hospital Tour: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc

About The Rehab Hospital

For patients who have experienced functional loss of disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury, everything you need to reclaim your life – from comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care to outpatient programs – is here, all under one roof.

Our specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, certified rehab nurses, clinicians and dedicated therapists deliver an unparalleled level of care and encouragement through state‑of‑the‑art‑technology, advanced therapies and wellness environments.

Our Facility Offers

• A 61-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit
• A 50-bed Transitional Sub‑Acute Unit for skilled care
• Highly skilled therapists
• Speech, physical, and occupational therapy programming
• Therapeutic recreation and activities
• Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisions
• Aquatic therapy pool
• On‑site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services
• Outdoor therapeutic garden
• Comfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet access
• Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families
• Easy access and free parking

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission. Our Stroke Specialty and Brain Injury Programs are also CARF‑accredited.

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.