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Physical Therapist PRN

Tower Health

#Rehabilitation #BLS Certification #Speech Therapy #Physical Therapy #Occupational Therapy #Joint Commission #Inpatient Rehabilitation #Therapeutic Recreation #Aquatic Therapy

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements treatment programs for referred patients following accepted principles of physical therapy, while supervising assistants, aides, and students. This role involves maintaining working relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, and other allied health professionals within the Rehabilitation Continuum.

Requirements summary

Candidates must complete and maintain all required competencies and trainings for the role, holding a Master's Degree or a combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of a Master's. A Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License or Temporary Licensure is required, along with current BLS Certification.

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Job description

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel. #INDTRP #LI-AH1

Qualifications

Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree Experience No experience Certification and Licensure PA Physical Therapy License PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered BLS Certification Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office Applications Helping patients achieve each and every milestone on their road to recovery.
For patients who have experienced functional loss of disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury, everything you need to reclaim your life – from comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care to outpatient programs – is here, all under one roof.
Our specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, certified rehab nurses, clinicians and dedicated therapists deliver an unparalleled level of care and encouragement through state-of the-art-technology, advanced therapies and wellness environments.
Our facility offers: A 61-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit A 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled care Highly skilled therapists Speech, physical, and occupational therapy programming Therapeutic recreation and activities Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisions Aquatic therapy pool On-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services Outdoor therapeutic garden Comfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet access Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families Easy access and free parking Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
Our Stroke Specialty and Brain Injury Programs are also CARF-accredited. #READ EskoNR Rehab - Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing Reading Rehabilitation Hospital Tour

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St.
Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University).
Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.
Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.