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 a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family. Uses prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education to improve quality of life and help patients achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain independence, and lead active lives. The role establishes measurable treatment goals and time frames, delivers individualized, evidence-based physical therapy, reassesses patients and adjusts plans as needed, and communicates progress and limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members. Care is tailored to age- and population-specific needs and delivered in a safe, compassionate, competent, and cost-effective manner. The position requires travel to patient care assignments for Home Care and the ability to work at various locations on a per-diem basis.
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.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- One year of clinical experience for Home Care.
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement appropriate physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment using techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
- Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with patients’ assessed needs.
- Reassess patients when indicated and modify physical therapy plans accordingly.
- Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members.
- Tailor plans of care to 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.
