Morningstar Living is currently hiring a Per diem, Physical Therapist. Shifts are on an as needed basis and there is no guarantee of specific hours. Candidates should have availability to work on both weekdays and weekends.

The primary purpose of the Physical Therapist is to organize and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy program in skilled nursing, residential institution, outpatient clinic, or home health agency to restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his capabilities.

Physical Therapist Qualifications

1. B.S. or M.S. degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship of approximately 4 months to prepare for professional licensure; state licensure in Pennsylvania; CPR certification.
2. Through knowledge of Principles and Practices of Physical Therapy; effectiveness in assessing client needs and in providing care and support to various age groups; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proven supervisory and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to lift residents and spend extended time on their feet.
2. Have stamina and strength to perform the job.
3. Ability to use your hands to move a person’s body and provide therapeutic exercise.
4. Use mechanical aids to reduce the need to lift residents.

Why choose Morningstar Living?

Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50 acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.

• We have a FIVE-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Moravian Hall Square was awarded BEST in Senior Health Care Services and BEST Memory Care Community in Morning Call's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.

Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our customers, by being the conduit for each customer to live life well. And there is no greater joy and satisfaction than the friendship and bond you will build with our customers, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work a schedule that works for you and your family... because work-life balance is key to your formula for success.