What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation?
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has a need for a full-time Physical Therapist to work at our outpatient site in Stroudsburg, PA.
JOB SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate would have experience and/or interest in working with the adult ortho and neuro patient population in an outpatient setting. We are open to new grads and experienced therapists for this role.
HOURS:
- 40 hours/week; Monday - Friday
- Day shift and 2 evenings/week
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
- By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
- By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
- By meeting them
MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
- By completing patient rounds
ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
- By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care
PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
- By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
RESPECTS PATIENTS
- By recognizing their rights
MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
- By following manufacturers’ instructions
MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
- By checking stock to determine inventory level
MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- By attending educational workshops
CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
- By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
- By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Work Experience
- Previous outpatient experience or similar setting required
Licenses / Certifications
- Physical Therapist license required
- Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required