Physical Therapist (PT)

Wesley Enhanced Living

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Compensation

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Location

Philadelphia, PA

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unrestricted Pennsylvania Physical Therapy LicenseRegistration With American Physical Therapy Certification BoardBachelor's degree

Job overview

Wesley Enhanced Living is the #1 senior living company in the area and seeks a Physical Therapist to provide excellence and innovation in aging services, promoting functional performance and mobility for residents as part of an interdisciplinary team through individualized treatment plans and collaboration with caregivers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Individualized Treatment PlanningRange of Motion ExercisesDischarge PlanningTeam CommunicationSupervision of PT AssistantsInfection Control PracticesHIPAA CompliancePatient Education

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical TherapyCurrent Unrestricted Pennsylvania Physical Therapy LicenseRegistration With American Physical Therapy Certification BoardThree to Five Years Skilled Nursing Facility Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!

Wesley Enhanced Livingis ranked by our employees as thetopPA-based aging services company on theFortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list.We are certified as aGreat Place to Workyear after year.

Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park8401 Roosevelt Blvd

Philadelphia, PA 19152

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents through providing excellence and innovation in aging services. As part of the interdisciplinary team the PT promotes and maintains the functional performance, physical mobility and well-being of the residents through the implementation of physical therapy services.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop, establish goals, implement, evaluate and re-evaluate individualized Physical therapy treatment plans for WEL Residents at multiple sites.
Performs appropriate evaluations and treatment to residents including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises to improve residents ability.
Use discharge planning skills to promote independence and maximize function .
Demonstrates PT knowledge, skill and ability when developing systems, for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing PT programs that ensure safe and efficient and therapeutically effective rehabilitation.
Instructs resident, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the PT program.
Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop activities consistent with each resident’s needs and capabilities.
Supervises and directs Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides.
Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies.
Maintain confidentiality relative to resident care and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations
Communicates essential information to the interdisciplinary team in regard to resident care and progress
Performs other duties as required.

Related Experience:

Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting.
Demonstrates sincere interest in working with frail senior participants.
Demonstrates ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and make meaningful contributions to the development of the plan of care.

Education or Degree Requirement:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Must be a Physical Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must have current unrestricted licensed as required in the state of Pennsylvania.
Must be registered with the American Physical Therapy Certification Board.

Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include: