What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at AdvantageCare Rehabilitation?
Physical Therapist – Full Time
10k Sign-On Bonus - Bethlehem, PA
Transform Lives with Your Expertise and Compassion
About AdvantageCare Rehabilitation : AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, known for "Better Service, Better Quality, Better Results," is a leader in providing top-tier health services. Our commitment to excellence and a positive, inclusive workplace has earned us an employee satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5. For over two decades, we've been setting the gold standard in contract therapy, home health, and hospice services. Our dedication to our team's professional growth and work-life balance makes us an Employer of Choice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist :
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' physical conditions, functional limitations, and mobility.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and patient goals.
- Utilize various therapeutic techniques, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat / cold therapy.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals, patients, and families regarding treatment plans, progress, and discharge recommendations.
- Educate patients and their families on the therapeutic process, home exercise programs, and injury prevention.
- Provide support and encouragement to patients to enhance their motivation and compliance with therapy.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning to coordinate patient care.
- Adhere to regulatory and facility policies, including documentation standards, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications of the Physical Therapist :
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation : Your Path to Making a Difference : Join over 600 clinicians dedicated to a patient-first culture and superior clinical outcomes.
Why Join AdvantageCare Rehabilitation?
CEO’s Vision : "At Advantage, we're committed to senior-centered healthcare solutions. We take pride in our patient-first approach and are devoted to 'Better Service, Better Quality, Better Results.'"
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation : Where Compassion and Expertise Meet.
Advantage is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
