Physical Therapist
Company: Willow Valley Communities
Location: Willow Street
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
As a condition of employment, Willow Valley Communities requires
that all new hires are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their
first day of employment.Willow Valley is hiring a Physical
Therapist to be plan, organize and administer medically prescribed
Physical Therapy programming in all levels of living for patients
with chronic or acute injuries, muscle, nerve, joint or bone
diseases, to increase function, relieve pain, prevent disability
and improve quality of living.Responsibilities:Directly supervises
up to three Physical Therapist Assistants.Oversees Physical Therapy
Students, Therapy Aides, Volunteers and PRN Physical Therapy
staff.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with
the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities
include training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing
work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team
Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Models
exemplary customer service and models care, compassion and trust
toward Team Members and Residents.Administers active and passive
manual therapeutic treatments, including heat, light, sound, water,
and electrical or physical agent modality treatments such as but
not limited to ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet,
infrared, diathermy, and hot and cold packs to improve and maintain
function.Reviews physician's referral (prescription), patient's
condition and medical records to determine physical therapy
treatment required.Tests and measures patient's strength, joint
range of motion, motor development, muscle tone, sensory and
perception awareness, functional capacity, respiratory and
circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise
treatment programs.Plans and prepares written plans of care based
on evaluation of patient data.Administers traction to relieve neck
and back pain.Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform
various postural and mobility related physical activities and in
use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches,
wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and prostheses.Evaluates effects of
treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve
maximum benefit.Administers massage.Administers traction to relieve
pain.Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's
chart.Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be
continued at home, if indicated.Requisitions supplies and
equipment.Conducts in-services to staff in physical therapy
techniques and objectives.Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic
and orthotic devices and recommends modification to
Orthotist.Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain
additional patient information, suggestrevisions in treatment
program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other
aspects of patient's health care.Orients, instructs, and directs
work activities of physical therapy assistants, aides, and
students.Ability to work with other therapists, nursing staff,
patients, and caregivers in coordinating patient care to optimize
outcomes.Demonstrates good organizational, time management, and
planning skills.Demonstrates good working knowledge of Prospective
Payment Systems (PPS) and Minimum Data Set (MDS), Medicare Part B,
and other applicable reimbursement systems.Adheres to all
applicable federal, state and local standards of care and ethics
and policies concerned with the practice of physical
therapy.Attends meetings, seminars and participates in other
activities to promote professional growth.Completes timely clinical
documentation to include functional goal-setting, program and
therapeutic approach.Completes billing/administrative documentation
timely and accurately.Completes Resident screens in conjunction
with annual MDS schedule and in response to nursing
reports/referrals.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an
accredited physical therapy program at a four-year college or
university.Must be board certified and licensed by state.Computer
literacy required. Hours:36-40 hrs/weekSchedule:8:00am to 4:30pm,
M-F, with occasional weekend/holiday coveragePRN/POOL
dayLocation:The Cultural Center of Willow Valley Communities900
Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA
17584Wage:$35.00-$50.00/hr based on experience and position
statusOpportunities with WVC:Continued career growth and education
opportunities, such as extensive dementia training by our very own
Memory Care EducatorExcellent benefits package, including medical,
dental and visionUse of our amenities, such as our fitness center,
spa, cafes and swimming poolsLocated on a public bus routePlus many
moreCLIN123Location: Willow Valley Communities - Physical
TherapySchedule: Full-time, Day, 8am to 4:30pm, mainly M-F, with
occasional weekend/holiday coverage; Plus POOL/PRN available
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