Physical Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY • Tamaqua, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Tamaqua, Pennsylvania clinic. The role develops and implements physical therapy programs to restore function and improve movement, coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and oversees physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, and other allied health professionals. The position is part-time and regular. The employer describes a supportive, collaborative outpatient-clinic environment that values work-life balance, continuing education, and career advancement. New graduates can participate in a structured mentorship program.

Phoenix Physical Therapy operates more than 160 clinics across 11 states and has over 1,100 team members. It is an equal opportunity employer and states that qualified applicants and employees are treated without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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.
• Customer/client orientation.
• 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 telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, with flexible options for individuals and families.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent-care expenses.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, with optional additional coverage.
• Performance-based bonuses and recognition programs.
• Structured mentorship program for new graduates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time