(Archived) Physical Therapist Job in Philadelphia, PA

DirectShifts is seeking a Physical Therapist to work in Philadelphia, PA

The Physical Staff Therapist Position provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral.

• Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as: mentoring, and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of the department through participation in special projects, performance improvement and facility committees.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research in alignment with hospital’s patient care and strategic direction.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in changes related to scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to the compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.

• Bachelor Degree, Required
• Licensed PT in state of Pennsylvania
• 1 year of PT practice experience, preferred
• Pediatric experience, preferred
• PCS, OCS, NCS, and CHT, preferred
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in working with children at various levels of care
• Ability to work independently, work within a multidisciplinary treatment team, and collaborate and/or coordinate services with team members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.