Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Direct Access Physical Therapist (DAPT) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Physical Therapist (PT) credential.
• Required clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, and 73.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in a specialty area preferred.
• Previous clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Program development experience and ability preferred.
• Six months of experience with the Rehabilitation Institute preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient status to referring physicians and other health care team members.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
• Assist designated leaders and directors with performance reviews.
• Assess, reassess, and treat patients referred by a physician, and supervise physical therapist assistants in patient treatment.
• Develop plans of care, including goals and treatment plans, based on the physician referral, the nature of the condition, and assessment findings.
• Modify or adjust plans of care based on patient response to treatment or changes in status; work with physical therapist assistants to adjust programs as needed.
• Provide verbal or written home instructions to patients and family members when applicable.
• Schedule patients to meet or exceed facility productivity standards while maintaining quality patient care.
• Participate as an instructor in professional or community education programs sponsored by the organization when requested.
• May have an academic instructional agreement with an institution outside the clinical practice scope of the Rehabilitation Institute.
• May serve in designated leadership or program coordinator roles in the incumbent's absence.
• Complete charge and statistical information that accurately reflects services rendered.
• Rotate through selected treatment areas when needed to meet organizational needs.
• Serve as an educational resource for junior physical therapy staff on managing musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complaints.
• Promote staff development through in-services, individualized instruction, and support.
• May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows in a specialty area.
• Participate in program development and serve as an active, contributing member of organizational committees when requested.
• Maintain written documentation of services, including initial assessments, follow-up visits, and discharge summaries, in accordance with department standards.
• Co-sign physical therapist assistant documentation biweekly.
• Maintain professional licensure or registration through continuing education and professional development.