PRN Physical Therapist

Penn Medicine; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated PRN Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, collaborating with staff, and ensuring compliance with best practices in physical therapy. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Physical Therapy and a passion for patient care. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you're ready to advance your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Minimum one year of relevant care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and modify patient care plans and administer treatments.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy techniques.
• Document patient progress and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Clinical Treatment Administration

Documentation Management

Collaboration with Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

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General Summary Statement

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients in the provision of Physical Therapy care. Manage the administrative requirements of documentation, billing, chart reviews, and any other necessary requirements to ensure compliance with best practices, ethical billing/insurance guidelines, and regulatory agencies. Works in conjunction with and provides requisite oversight to staff support personnel such as Physical Therapy Assistants.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, modify plans of care, administer clinical treatments, and provide effective and evidenced-based management of patients.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they perform therapeutic strengthening and functional activities.
• Collaborate with physical therapy staff or others as necessary to provide effective Physical Therapy management of patients.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation of all patients utilizing the electronic medical record to support the regulatory and billing requirements for services provided.
• Monitor support personnel (therapy assistants, students and volunteers) as requested.
• Participates in annual appraisals of peers as requested.
• Participates in Committees as requested.
• Supports the initiatives of the clinic to promote a patient-centered treatment philosophy.

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduate of a Bachelor, Certificate, Masters or Doctorate degree curriculum in Physical Therapy.

A minimum of one year of recent care experience in relevant discipline preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Required

• Current Pennsylvania State license as a Physical Therapist
• CPR certification

Preferred

• National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.