Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

Vibra Travels•East York, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The licensed Physical Therapist provides patient care in an orthopedic clinic, helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life through assessment, diagnosis, individualized plans of care, hands-on treatment, modalities, and therapeutic exercise. The therapist practices in accordance with the applicable State Practice Act, company policies, and the organization’s mission and values. The position reports directly to the clinic leader and supports clinic and equipment maintenance, staff and student mentorship, marketing, and community engagement. The role indirectly supervises physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students performing patient care, but has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the therapist must be able to close the clinic twice weekly. The work environment is indoors, with usually moderate noise, and includes computer-based documentation.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy curriculum; a bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. The posting also references a doctorate as an acceptable degree.
Current physical therapist license in the state of employment.
Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Orthopedic experience required.
Basic computer and word-processing skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.
Ability to motivate and engage patients with compassion and empathy.
Strong time-management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing situations, and remain open to learning new tasks.
Professional, neat, and courteous demeanor.
Commitment to diversity and to contributing to an inclusive workplace and patient-service environment.
Ability to work the clinic’s Monday–Friday operating hours of 6 a.m.–7 p.m. and close twice weekly.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regular standing and walking and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; the description also notes the possibility of heavy work involving objects over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

Treat employees and patients in accordance with the organization’s mission statement and core values.
Establish relationships of mutual trust and respect with internal and external stakeholders.
Build trusting relationships with patients.
Consult with patients about their physical condition and symptoms.
Assess patients, establish clinical diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Design and implement plans of care based on thorough patient assessments.
Educate patients about their conditions and ways to support recovery.
Maintain accurate and timely records.
Provide hands-on techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercises as appropriate.
Communicate with other professionals and support staff to support positive patient outcomes.
Participate in educational programs to support professional growth and development.
Organize and prioritize workload, including multitasking and delegating where appropriate.
Help maintain the clinic and its equipment.
Provide mentorship to fellow staff, students, and volunteers.
Participate in marketing and community engagement activities.
Comply with the applicable State Practice Act, state and federal requirements, HIPAA, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Close the clinic twice weekly and work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.