Senior I Physical Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to improving patient outcomes through expert physical therapy. This role involves developing personalized treatment plans to restore physical function and alleviate pain for patients, with a focus on pelvic health. Collaborate with medical professionals and engage in continuous learning to stay ahead in the field. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• 2 years of clinical experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs for patients.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary.
• Supervise and train therapy students during clinical affiliations.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Manual Therapy

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Full Time (40 hrs/wk) , Day / Evening Shift , includes evenings

Seeking an experienced Outpatient PT with experience treating Pelvic Health!

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity.

Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program.

Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.

Obtain patients' consent to proposed interventions.

Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.

Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate lab sessions for therapy students at area academic programs.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PATIENT/CUSTOMER

Essential Accountabilities

Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.

Is professional in all actions and appearance

Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters

Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.

Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.

Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.

Works to enhance patient satisfaction

Assist patients and families

Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.

Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.

Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.

Applies learning for improved performance.

Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others

Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.

linical Education

Serves as clinical instructor (if student is available)

Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary CI

Staff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service)

Scholarly Activity: Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs

Professional Presentations: Presents self professionally and communicates appropriate evidence based and accurate technical information to professional groups outside of the department.

PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient Care Providers

Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety

Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.

Validation of annual competencies required for the position

OPERATIONS

Essential Accountabilities

Therapy Examination

Therapy Treatment Planning

Therapy Treatment Implementation

Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of PT

Full compliance with licensure requirements

Ethical & Legal Practice Standards

Therapy Documentation-

Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year.

Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year

Productivity Expectations

Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy

Non-essential Accountabilities

CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)

Unit daily operations: Assists Site Manager as directed to support daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required

Master's Degree preferred

Work Experience

2 years of clinical experience required

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Therapist license required

Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

***Important Note: Good Shepherd Penn Partners is a drug and tobacco free work environment. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test. Good Shepherd Penn Partners does require the COVID vaccination for all employees.***

Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.