Physical Therapist - Outpatient

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, PMR technicians, students and volunteers as required.

• Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff.

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.

• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status

• Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care. 

• Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan. 

• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjust priorities based on changing situations.

• Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care, activities, etc. to reflect the needs of patient based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.

• Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patients’ rights.

• Participates in program development activities, as assigned, and under the direction of the Lead/ Manager.

• Performs as a Clinical instructor when necessary.

• Confers with physicians/team members regarding change in the treatment plan as needed.

• Collaborates with patient/significant others when establishing goals and treatment plan.

• Participates in the orientation and training of other healthcare team members

• Incorporates education into daily patient activity, and individualizes educational plan based on patient's needs.

• Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of new research and to fulfill credentialing requirement. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current State PT license, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Bachelor's Degree required

• Wheelchair seating recommendation experience a plus