Physical Therapist Per Diem

Seeking a licensed and compassionate Physical Therapist to provide individualized therapy services on a per diem basis. This role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment plans to help residents improve mobility and achieve functional goals across all levels of care. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, flexible with scheduling, and passionate about working with older adults in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a resident’s progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
• Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Educate residents and families on therapeutic techniques and home programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient support groups.
• Maintain compliance with safety and professional standards.
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role‑specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

• Supervises and collaborates with Physical Therapy Assistant and students in patient care.

• Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service‑oriented approach.
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for working with older adults.
• Excellent organization, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities.

• AMBASSADOR: Represents The Highlands at Wyomissing® in a positive light with integrity. Takes pride in our community.
• COMMITMENT
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  Dedicated, adaptable, tolerant, dependable, focused, and passionate. Often does more than is required. Reports to work as scheduled and timely.
• COMPASSIONATE
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  Is empathetic, mindful, and kind.
• INNOVATIVE
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  Is curious. Identifies new methods and efficiencies.
• RESULTS‑DRIVEN
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  Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Maintains commitment to goals in the face of obstacles and frustrations.
• TEAM ORIENTED
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  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

• SAFETY: Practices safe behaviors to ensure the safety of all.
• KINDNESS: Projects a positive image and energy. Courteous and respectful to all. Goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
• SHOW: Takes pride in self‑appearance. Stays in “character” and performs the “role in the show.” Ensures work area is show‑ready.
• EFFICIENCY: Performs role with consistency and efficiency. Uses time and resources wisely.

• This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

• Position is a per‑diem position with no guaranteed hours or guaranteed shift assignment.
• Position is not benefits eligible.
• Position requires at least one summer and one winter holiday.
• Position is required to work across all levels of care on The Highlands at Wyomissing ®

• May involve occasional travel within the facility or between buildings to deliver therapy services.

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy…