Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

Vibra Travels•Dallastown, PA

About The Position

This full-time licensed Physical Therapist position provides orthopedic-focused patient care in a clinic. The therapist assesses patients, develops and implements treatment plans, provides hands-on treatment and other interventions, and educates patients to help reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. The therapist reports directly to the clinic leader and must comply with the State Practice Act, applicable state and federal requirements, company policies, and HIPAA. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the therapist must be able to close the clinic twice weekly. The role also includes maintaining clinic equipment and facilities, indirectly supervising physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students involved in patient care, mentoring staff, students, and volunteers, and participating in marketing and community engagement. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The work takes place indoors in a moderately noisy environment and involves regular standing and walking, computer documentation, and occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 50 pounds; the description also notes the possibility of heavy work involving objects over 100 pounds.

Requirements

Orthopedic experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is required; the description also specifies graduation from an APTA-approved physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor’s degree and/or master’s or doctorate.
Current physical therapist license in the state of employment.
Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Basic computer and word-processing skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
Ability to motivate and engage patients while demonstrating compassion and empathy.
Strong time-management skills and ability to delegate and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, multitask, and work independently.
Ability to work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; must be able to close the clinic twice weekly.
Flexibility in response to changing situations and openness to learning new tasks.
Professional, neat, and courteous presentation.
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive workplace and patient-service environment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including regular standing and walking and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; the description also notes possible heavy work involving objects over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat employees and patients according to the organization’s mission and core values.
Establish relationships of mutual trust and respect with internal and external contacts.
Build trusting relationships with patients.
Consult with patients about their physical conditions and symptoms.
Assess patients, establish clinical diagnoses, and determine appropriate treatment plans.
Design and implement plans of care based on patient assessments.
Educate patients about their conditions and how to support their 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.
Maintain the clinic and its equipment.
Provide mentorship to fellow staff, students, and volunteers.
Participate in marketing and community engagement activities.
Indirectly supervise physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students performing patient care; the role has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Participate in educational programs to support professional growth and development.
Organize and prioritize workload, work independently, and handle multiple tasks.
Comply with the State Practice Act, applicable state and federal requirements, company policies, HIPAA, and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.