What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist/Skilled Nursing Facility/PT/Days position at St. Luke's Hospital?
Job Description
St. Luke's values the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees.
Mission
The mission of St. Luke's is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured, educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, and improve access to care in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist evaluates and administers physical therapy treatment programs to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately in a timely manner.
- Establish realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
- Implement effective progressive treatment programs based on evaluative findings.
- Administer therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively.
- Provide on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides.
- Assist in developing and implementing department programs.
- Accurately bill patients' accounts for services rendered.
- Participate in quality assurance data collection and planning.
Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
- Current Physical Therapist license in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania, based on work location.
- Doctorate Degree preferred.
- CPR certification required.
Requirements
- Ability to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time.
- Ability to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively.
- Ability to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines.
- Ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs.
- Ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level.
