Physical Therapist; PT Home Care - East Stroudsburg​/Bushkill

Overview

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) - HOME CARE - FULL TIME DAYS
Territory:
East Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg/Bushkill
$35,000 SIGN ON BONUS, APPLY TODAY!

• Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
• Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their prior level of function.
• Implements an individualized treatment plan through evidence-based therapies such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
• Provides physical therapy treatment consistent with the patient’s needs assessment.
• Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies physical therapy plans accordingly.
• Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to supervisor, physicians, and other team members.
• Implements a physical therapy plan of care based on age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental and patient/family-directed approach.
• Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Establishes a physical therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
• Provides cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
• Completes and submits all documentation based on policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques.
• Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• 1 year clinical experience for Home Care

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. May be required to kneel, bend, squat and perform CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. Management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Req
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