Physical Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY • West Reading, PA

5d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs to restore function and improve physical movement. The role coordinates care across an interdisciplinary team and oversees physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, trainers, and other allied health professionals. The position is located at Freedom Therapies Inc. in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem and situational analysis skills.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented and customer/client-oriented.
• Able to perform varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift 100 pounds.
• Able to use a variety of equipment, including a telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to collect medical history, evaluate physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs to maximize function or reduce pain.
• Use therapeutic procedures, exercise, and equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team and oversee physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, trainers, and other allied health professionals.
• Re-evaluate patients periodically and modify care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time