Physician - Staff Physiatrist

Physical Therapist
Performs a variety of procedures necessary in the diversified duties of Physical Therapy from the physicians order and general instruction.
Graduate of an approved course in Physical Therapy.

Prefer 1-2 years of physical therapy experience.

Must be able to perform all duties associated with the position of Physical Therapist.
License/Certification/Registration:
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from the Manager, Hospital Outpatient Clinics.
Supervision Given
Provides direct patient care services in the Diabetes Foot Clinic.
Follows the treatment as prescribed or contacts the physicians regarding any necessary changes.
Provides patient education during the course of treatment.
Trains department's support staff.
Provides Physical Therapy clinical direction to students in matters relating to the Diabetes Foot Clinic.
Provides in-service training on new Physical Therapy treatment procedures as needed.
Consults with inter-hospital departments regarding patient status and treatment protocols.
Communicates with Medical Center staff regarding Diabetes Foot Clinic services as appropriate.
Collaborates with rehab-disciplines in providing/coordinating patient services, when applicable.
Completes fee charges on a daily basis and gives them to office staff daily.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to achieve departmental and patient goals.
Demonstrates enthusiasm and is committed to assisting the department staff in reaching goals.
Participates and contributes to the department's Performance Improvement Program.
Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Job Category Rehabilitation Services
Job Shift Day
Locations 120 Radnor Rd, State College, PA, 16801, US (On-site)
Weekends required No
Schedule 8hr Shifts
Holidays No Holidays
Assignment Category Part Time
Bargaining Unit No
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