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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Trinity Health • Wilmington, DE • 52min ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Physical Therapist

Location: Wilmington, DE

Status: Full Time

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm, no weekends, holidays or on call requirements

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting.

Position Details:

Most of the work will be completed in the facility. However, home visits are required at times based on the participant's care plan and need for rehab assessment in the community.

Some local travel will be required, generally in the New Castle County region.

What you will do:

Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive plan of care.

Evaluate, direct, plan, and treat participants with a wide variety of disabilities to help them achieve maximum level of functional independence.

Assist in ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Assess the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to interdisciplinary team; receive authorization prior to purchases and assess all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.

Assist as liaison with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical therapy needs of participants who are their residents.

Evaluate charts and reports on participants' progress, document physical therapy notes in the participants' medical record according to the charting requirements.

Assist in recommending physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided and maintain quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.

Direct, supervise, perform initial and annual competencies, and assist department manager in evaluating the performance of the Physical Therapy Assistant.

Train staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.

Current, unencumbered, active physical therapy license in the state of PACE Organization.

One year of experience with a frail or elderly population as a physical therapist, or appropriate training upon hiring.

CPR certification and First-aid Certification may be required.

Valid drivers license, insurance and use of personal vehicle for each shift due to home care assignments.

Must manage conflict well, be customer focused and be able to adapt to ongoing changes with regard to work priorities.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, electronic mail and calendaring systems and ability to use other software as required to perform essential functions of the job.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.

Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

St Francis LIFE Riverfront is a part of Trinity Health PACE. PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which is one of the largest not for profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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