Physical Therapist for Acute Rehabilitation Center- Grandview Campus

Acute Care Physical Therapist Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs and documents initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately in a timely fashion. Establishes realistic, attainable short‑term and long‑term goals with each patient. Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately. Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration. Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool and wound care. Fits assistive, prosthetic and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training. Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family member(s) in home programs. Documents accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries. Provides on‑premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides. Assists in orienting new staff Physical Therapists. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric). May supervise PT and PTA students and observers as assigned. Assists in developing and implementing department programs, may participate with quality improvement committees and initiatives. Accurately bills patient’s accounts for services rendered. Accepts responsibility of scheduling patients. Attends multi‑disciplinary meetings. Other duties as assigned. Patient responsibilities include care provision for the patients below: Pediatric (2 months – 12 years) Adolescent (13-17 years) Adult (18-65 years) Geriatric (66+ years) Physical and Sensory Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods and stand and/or ambulate intermittently throughout the workday. Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach, including occasional overhead reaching, consistent with inpatient patient care activities. Ability to use hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, including operation of medical equipment, patient care devices, and electronic documentation systems. Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility using approved safe patient handling and mobility equipment and team‑based techniques in accordance with organizational policy. Ability to push and pull equipment and patient support devices, utilizing mechanical assistance when indicated. Manual patient lifting is minimized and avoided whenever possible; patient handling is performed using mechanical aids or team assistance, except in unanticipated or emergency situations requiring immediate action. Ability to perceive tactile cues necessary for safe patient care. Ability to hear and see adequately to communicate, respond to alarms or call bells, and safely navigate the clinical environment. Education Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location required. Doctorate Degree preferred. Training and Experience Current CPR certification. Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure. St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co