Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho

Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it’s innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be.

As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It’s a career opportunity unlike any other, where you’ll enjoy:

• New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in class
• Complimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can receive high quality education and CEUs
• Free Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and Aquatics
• Support for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants Program
• Multiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.)

We currently have a career opportunity with our Outpatient Ortho team for an adult Physical Therapist. The team at the Hyland Center utilizes state of the art technology and works with a variety of orthopedic diagnoses.  The ideal candidate for this role will have experience, but new graduates are encouraged to apply as well.

• JOB SUMMARY
  • Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy. 
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
    • By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
      • integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care
  • PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
    • By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
      • acting on physician’s order and patient need in a timely manner
      • documenting interventions and responses
      • revising care plans based on patient response.
  • PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
    • By meeting them
      • providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements
      • answering questions and requests.
  • MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
    • By completing patient rounds
      • documenting care
      • identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
      • intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
      • reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
      • maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
  • ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
    • By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care
      • measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
      • making or recommending necessary adjustments
      • adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
  • PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
    • By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
      • by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
  • RESPECTS PATIENTS
    • By recognizing their rights
      • providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
      • maintaining confidentiality.
  • MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    • By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
      • calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion
      • cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
  • MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
    • By attending educational workshops and journal clubs
      • reviewing professional publications
      • establishing personal networks
      • participating local, state and national professional organizations and societies
      • maintaining regulatory requirements by licensing body
      • attending annual in-services, special interest groups and CEU events
      • attending at least 80% of staff meetings
      • conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
  • 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
      • acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
      • communicating performance outcomes and results
      • responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
• 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 related experience preferred
    • Licenses / Certifications
      • Physical Therapist license required
      • Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required