Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Assesses patient condition based on the referring physician’s diagnosis and develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family. Supports patients’ quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and education, helping them achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain independence, and lead active lives. The position provides individualized, evidence-based physical therapy for acute care patients at the listed onsite location, with per-diem work that may involve various locations. The schedule is per diem with variable shifts and hours. For home-care assignments, the role requires travel to patient care assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Ability to work at various locations on a per-diem basis.
- Knowledge of physical therapy best practices.
- Sound clinical reasoning when synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses.
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, and coworkers in a friendly, supportive manner.
- Ability to travel to patient care assignments for home-care work.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
- Pennsylvania Licensed Physical Therapist credential, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- One year of clinical experience for Home Care.
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve their maximum performance level.
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based treatments, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
- Provide treatment consistent with each patient’s assessed needs and reassess patients when indicated, modifying plans of care accordingly.
- Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members.
- Address age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental and patient- and family-directed approach.
- Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
- Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames.
- Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
- Complete and submit documentation in accordance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
