About this role
A Physical Therapist will be responsible for the assessment of functional status, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, re-assessment, and discharge planning of patients with physical deficits referred for Physical Therapy Services. The Physical Therapy will work as a team member within the hospital. The Physical Therapist will also participate in program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity improvement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Doctorate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree
- Relevant Experience
- PA Physical Therapy License
- BLS Certification
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Teamwork Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Service Orientation
Other facts
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a vibrant, nationally recognized health system that serves a population of nearly 2.5 million people. Its four acute-care hospitals include Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown as well as St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences; and a comprehensive provider network of over 1,100 physicians, specialists, and providers across 130 convenient locations.
Tower Health is among the largest healthcare systems in the Philadelphia region, based on beds and revenue. With over 10,000 team members and a combined 1,200 beds, Tower Health provides a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings, and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. Committed to providing high-quality care, its hospitals have earned national awards and recognition for advanced care across the clinical spectrum, including in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology.
What you'll do
- The Physical Therapist will assess functional status, develop treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and participate in discharge planning for patients. They will also collaborate with the hospital team on program development and quality improvement.
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