Physical Therapist

Job Summary We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team in our Whitehall, PA outpatient facility. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them restore optimal performance and mobility. The person hired for this position would partner with new and ongoing patients in our facility to implement a plan of care consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery and optimal performance.  They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater performance and recovery. Responsibilities for Physical Therapist Perform initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, discharges and daily notes according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standardsDevelop a plan of care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations Implement plans of care on a daily basisDocument patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.  We currently use WebPTDevelopment of home exercise programsMaintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops/classes; reviewing professional publications, etc.Patient outreach and implementation of patient retention strategiesImplementation and development of patient nutrition and performance strategies Qualifications for Physical TherapistNew grads welcome to applyStrong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques not limited to: manual therapy, applying physical agents; initiating traction; vasocompression machines; therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, neuromuscular reeducation, self-care, etc.Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy AssociationCurrent Physical Therapy license for state of operation.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED).