Job ID: 129777
Physical/Occupational Therapy
FT
Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States
Jun 1, 2022
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Summary:
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, schedulers, and managers in order to provide optimal patient experience and meet patient needs. Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical therapy treatment to maintain, improves or restores physical functioning, alleviates pain and prevents physical dysfunction in patients.
The Physical Therapist provides skilled therapy to patient in their homes and assumes the responsibility for assessing the physical abilities of patients, restoring maximum function, and maintaining maximum performance of patient's capabilities. This responsibility includes the relief of pain, prevention of further disability or deformity, and assisting the patient in developing or improving his/her physical abilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from CAPTE accredited school of physical therapy
- Pennsylvania PT license
- BLS/CPR through the AHA
- Valid Driver's License
- Car insurance
Preferred experience:
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from CAPTE accredited school of physical therapy
- 2+ years experience in acute care, skilled nursing, or home health setting
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.