What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Home Health position at Reading Hospital?
Job Summary
Provides medically directed physical therapy treatment to clients 18 years of age and older whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental problems, the aging process, and social or psychological difficulties. Provides client's needed specialized assistance in learning skills to enable them to lead lives satisfying to themselves. Provides assessment of the individual's abilities to carry out necessary physical functions in relation to their prognosis. Provides treatment objectives which are identified and coordinated with the client's family members, physician, and appropriate community resources to assure maximum independence, productivity, and satisfaction.
Why Tower Health at Home?
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Tower Health at Home provides a comprehensive range of services that allows patients to recover from a short-term illness or manage a chronic condition in the comfort of their own home. Our team of healthcare professionals work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in our patient’s home for their home health or hospice needs. Here, you’ll work among experienced professionals in a tight knit, supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and growth is encouraged.
Provides medically directed physical therapy treatment to clients 18 years of age and older whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental problems, the aging process, and social or psychological difficulties. Provides client's needed specialized assistance in learning skills to enable them to lead lives satisfying to themselves. Provides assessment of the individual's abilities to carry out necessary physical functions in relation to their prognosis. Provides treatment objectives which are identified and coordinated with the client's family members, physician, and appropriate community resources to assure maximum independence, productivity, and satisfaction.
Why Tower Health at Home?
- Close, in-home patient interactions provide more control over positive patient outcomes
- Balanced caseloads allow for flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive benefits, affordable healthcare effective first of month following orientation
- Bi-weekly time off accrual
- Enhanced tuition assistance
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Doctorate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree
- Relevant Experience
- PA Physical Therapy License
- Current Valid Driver's License
- BLS Certification
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Strong Team Player
Tower Health at Home provides a comprehensive range of services that allows patients to recover from a short-term illness or manage a chronic condition in the comfort of their own home. Our team of healthcare professionals work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in our patient’s home for their home health or hospice needs. Here, you’ll work among experienced professionals in a tight knit, supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and growth is encouraged.