Physical Therapist - Outpatient Job at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, Allentown, PA

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  • Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has a need for full-time Physical Therapists to work at several of our outpatient sites throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas.

JOB SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate would have experience and/or interest in working with the adult ortho and neuro patient population in an outpatient setting. We are open to new grads and experienced therapists for this role.

HOURS:

  • 40 hours/week
  • Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS

  • By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift

PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE

  • By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families

PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM

  • By meeting them

MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE

  • By completing patient rounds

ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

  • By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care

PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS

  • By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases

RESPECTS PATIENTS

  • By recognizing their rights

MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • By complying with procedures, rules and regulations

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

  • By following manufacturers’ instructions

MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY

  • By checking stock to determine inventory level

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

  • By attending educational workshops

CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT

  • By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.

PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

  • By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required

Work Experience

  • Previous outpatient experience or similar setting preferred

Licenses / Certifications

  • Physical Therapist license required
  • Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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