Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT)

Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing

Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY :

A therapist’s overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient / resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the patient / resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a masters degree in speech-language pathology and / or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body

Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice in.

Professional Experience :

• Prefer-experience / knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.
• Prefer-experience / knowledge in long term care facilities.
• Prefer-experience / knowledge managing cost and productivity
• Prefer Outpatient experience / knowledge.
• Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings

Certification / Licensure :

Actively licensed therapist in Pennsylvania