Physical Therapist

Full Time Position

Physical Therapist

Location: Hamburg/ Allentown/ Pennsburg/ Laureldale/ PA
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes
referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement
individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition,
the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions
essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They
direct activities to promote and maintain health.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students
and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan
of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
4. Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the
patient.
5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic
regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a
caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of
appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to
establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time
required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements
the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping
regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
• Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
• Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive
devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence
level and interest.
14. Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and
evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
15. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
16. Performs other related duties as required.