Physical Therapist

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking Physical Therapists for full-time or part-time positions which will cover parts of our South Hills service areas. Allowing you to work close to your home. Your patients, your schedule. Let us prove it Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm but we are open to other possibilities. Let us know what type of schedule you are seeking. Some weekends are required. Contact us today WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Physical Therapists PT POSITION? Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice) Flexible Schedule Unparalleled Investment in Employees 1 on 1 patient care The Physical Therapist PT is a licensed professional (LPT) responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing physical therapy service to patients in their home or current residence as prescribed by the attending physician. The therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE Physical Therapists PT POSITION: Graduate of a state approved school of physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association Minimum of 6 months acute care or rehabilitation center experience. Outpatient therapy experience may be considered if practice included medical/surgical patients Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid drivers license and drive vehicle with insurance limits as established in personnel policies DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for the Physical Therapist PT: Performs the initial start of care assessment for patients admitted for therapy only within 24 hours of receiving the referral Performs a comprehensive evaluation of patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests Develops the plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient/family and other team members with revisions based on the patients condition Instructs patients, families and other health care team members in the total physical therapy program including, but not limited to the home exercise program, the proper and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices and safe transfer activities Supervises the assigned home health aide every 14 days when the physical therapist is the coordinating health professional Services as the primary agency provider by admitting the patient to service and coordinating care when the physician requests therapy as the sole primary service. The admission, carried out after adequate orientation, is comprehensive in nature and follows assessment guidelines Plans with the patient, family and other team members for the patients discharge from service Completes all appropriate OASIS assessments and documentation as assigned Monitors patients vital signs. Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future EOE Job Type: Part-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Home Health Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required) Drivers License (Required) Work Location: On the road%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%