Physical Therapist - Permanent Job Bethlehem area,Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Physical Therapist – Client Rehabilitation Services

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting may include a patient's private residence or a patient's room in an independent living facility. Client Rehabilitation Services allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the most functional environment — the patient's home.

The Physical Therapist:

Assesses patient needs
Develops and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation
Identifies the need for referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs

The therapist implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Additionally, the Physical Therapist:

Educates and trains patients and caregivers
Promotes independence and productivity
Works to diminish or correct pathology
Directs activities to promote and maintain health

This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel according to state licensure requirements and professional standards.

Maintain adherence to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical documentation, billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.

Attend and contribute to patient care meetings, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.

Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.

Consult with members of the rehabilitation team to determine the most appropriate therapeutic regimen.

Adapt treatment programs and plans of care according to individual patient needs.

Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.

Order supplies and equipment as necessary.

Clean, maintain, and report equipment that requires repair.

Ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate environment that respects individual needs and rights.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist:

Screens, examines, and evaluates patients
Reviews patient history and systems
Applies appropriate tests and measures
Interprets examination findings
Establishes diagnosis and identifies impairments
Determines expected level of improvement and timeframe
Identifies precautions and contraindications
Develops treatment goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers
Implements and documents the treatment plan

Therapy Services May Include

Therapeutic Exercise

Aerobic conditioning
Balance and coordination training
Agility training
Body mechanics and posture stabilization
Flexibility exercises
Gait and locomotion training
Neuromotor development training
Relaxation training
Strength, power, and endurance training

Additional Interventions

Functional training
Manual therapy
Airway clearance techniques
Integumentary repair and protection
Electrotherapeutic and mechanical modalities
Health and wellness programs
Chronic disease management education
Fall risk assessment and prevention
Home and community case management

Additional Duties

Design, fabricate, fit, and apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.

Train patients in the use of adaptive devices.

Select activities suited to the individual's physical ability, mental capacity, and interests.

Instruct patients in skills required for safe mobility and participation in functional activities.

Monitor patient progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.

Perform routine re-examinations to modify or progress treatment plans.

Incorporate health and wellness programming into patient treatment plans.

Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide safety recommendations.

Perform other related duties as required.

Educational / Vocational Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or proof of license eligibility)

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in a Physical Therapy-related field…