- Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Implement evidence-based physical therapy techniques and modalities.
- Monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Evaluate progress and provide ongoing patient education.
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding when working with patients.
- Foster a positive and encouraging environment to motivate patients during their rehabilitation journey.
- Administer treatment with therapeutic exercise, massage, mechanical devices, and therapeutic agents that use the properties of air, water, electricity, sound or light.
- Make minor modifications to treatment plans within the predetermined plan of care, evaluations, and document treatment progress.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Adhere to all regulatory and compliance guidelines.
- Oversight to the PTAs who in turn would be performing selected and delegated tasks.
- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment
- Perform interpretation of referrals, physical therapy evaluation, re- evaluation, major modification of treatment plan, final discharge of the patient, or therapeutic techniques.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in physical therapy.
- Willingness to participate in professional development and training opportunities.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education – accredited physical therapist education program and pass a state licensure exam.
- Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of orthopedic conditions and treatments.
- Maintain State licensure
Physical Therapist - Philadelphia, United States - Excelsia Injury Care
Description
About Us
At Excelsia Injury Care we provide management services to a host of healthcare companies throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Missouri which furnishes high-quality integrated healthcare to people suffering from neuro-musculoskeletal injuries. The healthcare companies we manage, and service, offer an extensive slate of office-based rehabilitation and diagnostic services, surgical and pain management services provided by compassionate and skilled professionals who medically manage each patient from evaluation through treatment to ensure patients have the best achievable outcomes. Our healthcare companies are leaders in care delivery for personal injury and worker's compensation patients and have a proven track record of returning patients to their highest level of activity as quickly as possible. We are devoted to furnishing highly competent and timely services in compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards; a commitment to doing things right. We strive to be a good corporate citizen and integrate ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations within our Enterprise business practices. Our mission is to benefit the healthcare companies we serve, as well as all our collective employees, and communities.
What you do:
Who You Are:
Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of our patients through exceptional physical therapy care. If you're a highly motivated Physical Therapist with the necessary qualifications and a passion for helping others, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
This role is located at our Northeast Philadelphia location
What physical demands should you be aware of?
General Demands for the Physical Therapy position is listed under the 'medium duty' category in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles as published by The U.S. Department of Labor. The physical demands incorporated at The Injury Care Center are not to exceed this level. All employees should seek assistance from another individual to prevent any lifting beyond 50 lb level. The Sit/Stand/Walk ratios tend to be equal at 33% of the day. This ratio remains within the control of the therapist depending on the task that needs to be accomplished.
Diversity Statement:
Excelsia Injury Care is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, marital, civil union or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.