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Job Title: Physical Therapist

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift - As needed for weekdays and weekends
Location: St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, PA

Position Purpose

A physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation, comprehensive treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients with medical, surgical, neurological, cardiopulmonary or functional disorders.

As a Physical Therapist you will:

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.  Master's degree or Doctorate preferred.
• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of PA. 
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication, teamwork and time management skills.
• New grads with acute care experience or clinical affiliation exposure encouraged to apply.
  

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  

• Free onsite parking.  

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

• Referral Rewards Program 

About us:

St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect.  St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County.  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.