Local Contract Level I - Physical Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Responsibilities:

• Identifies patient’s needs by performing an initial exam, evaluate medical record and doctor’s referral and determine a diagnosis
• Communicates effectively with doctors, nurses, and case managers
• Consults with patients and develop a treatment plan
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
• Physical Therapist License
• Entry level position
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Must be able to apply common sense reasoning to carry out instructions
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Must possess a strong attention to detail
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, and bending