Posted 2mo ago

Physical Therapist- PRN

@ Simpson Senior Services
Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsitePart Time, Full Time
Responsibilities:perform exam, plan programs, record progress
Requirements Summary:Graduate degree in physical therapy; licensed in PA; 2+ years experience preferred.
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Job Description

For more than 150 years, Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Philadelphia area seniors from diverse backgrounds. A not-for-profit family of services, Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, Jenner’s Pond, Simpson Gardens I & II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson Home Care. Our loyal and long-term staff is full of caring professionals who truly love what they do.



Simpson provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our employees are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our employees.



Simpson is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic and seasoned team. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to showcase your unique skills in the Personal Care industry, get in touch with us to discuss how you can join our team. Take a look at the details below for the position.



Job Summary



Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.



Responsibilities And Duties




  • Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

  • Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

  • Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.

  • Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

  • Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

  • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

  • Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.

  • Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

  • Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.

  • Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

  • Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

  • The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.