Physical Therapist for Acute Rehabilitation Center- Grandview Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

About The Position

The Acute Care Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in an acute care setting. The purpose of treatment is to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. The role provides care to pediatric patients (2 months–12 years), adolescents (13–17 years), adults (18–65 years), and geriatric patients (66+ years). The position requires two weekend days every four weeks and participation in the holiday/holiday weekend rotation.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, depending on work location.
Current CPR certification.
Successful completion of required affiliations and/or continuing education units to maintain licensure.
Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including sitting for up to 90 minutes, standing for 30–45 minutes consecutively, manipulating machine dials, lifting and moving patients up to 300 pounds, pushing and pulling patients up to 300 pounds, and frequently bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level.
Ability to perform tactile assessment and to hear normal conversation and call bells, with general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

Perform and document thorough, accurate, and timely initial patient evaluations.
Establish realistic, attainable short- and long-term goals with each patient.
Perform therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately.
Implement and revise progressive treatment programs based on evaluative findings.
Administer therapeutic modalities and programs, including hot/cold packs, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and wound care.
Fit assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices and provide appropriate training.
Plan patient discharges and instruct patients and family members in home programs.
Document initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly.
Provide on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides.
Assist in orienting new staff Physical Therapists.
Demonstrate age-appropriate assessment, treatment, and knowledge of growth and development for patients treated.
May supervise Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students and observers as assigned.
Assist in developing and implementing department programs and may participate in quality improvement committees and initiatives.
Bill patient accounts accurately for services rendered.
Schedule patients.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.