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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Responsible for the evaluation, comprehensive treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients with medical, surgical, neurological, cardiopulmonary or functional disorders.

Schedule: per diem/pool

+ Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, PMR technicians, students and volunteers as required.

+ Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff.

+ Adheres to the code of ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.

+ Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status

+ Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care.

+ Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan.

+ Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjust priorities based on changing situations.

+ Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care, activities, etc. to reflect the needs of patient based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.

+ Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patients’ rights.

+ Participates in program development activities, as assigned, and under the direction of the Lead/ Manager.

+ Performs as a Clinical instructor when necessary.

+ Confers with physicians/team members regarding change in the treatment plan as needed.

+ Collaborates with patient/significant others when establishing goals and treatment plan.

+ Participates in the orientation and training of other healthcare team members

+ Incorporates education into daily patient activity, and individualizes educational plan based on patient's needs.

+ Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of new research and to fulfill credentialing requirement.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications** **:

1. Current State PT license

2. Basic Life Support (BLS)

3. Bachelor's Degree

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran