Lifepoint Health·Havertown, Pennsylvania
The role involves evaluating patients and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, which includes providing educational information on injury prevention and supervising physical therapy assistants and aides. Essential functions include performing initial and ongoing patient assessments, establishing appropriate plans of care, and directing therapy interventions utilizing standard techniques.
Our Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is located on the first floor of Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown. Our inpatient rehabilitation services are designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma.
The Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown ARU features nine newly renovated rooms, a new gym offering the latest in rehabilitation equipment and technology, and designated rooms for activities and dining.
Each patient room provides the amenities one would expect at home, including Wi-Fi, cable television, private bathrooms, and guest recliners. These clean, cozy settings allow patients to get the rest they need before and after rehab therapy sessions.
The ARU also offers outdoor areas that allow patients to practice ambulating or meet with family and friends outside.
How you'll contribute
You'll make an impact by evaluating and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Providing educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
Qualifications: and requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree Physical Therapist
Additional requirements include: Licensed in the state of PA
Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation. Non-Essential Functions
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Market context
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