Physical Therapist

Penn Medicine • Doylestown, PA • 5h ago

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health

Department: Rehab

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours: Full Time

Job Summary:

Provide Physical Therapy services to patients throughout the lifespan, who have impairments and functional limitations, disabilities or changes in their physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Upon referral from a physician, the physical therapist interacts and practices in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to provide prevention and wellness services. They consult, educate and engage in critical inquiry and administrate care. They direct, provide and supervise physical therapy services.

Accountabilities :

Integrates the five elements of patient management (examination, evaluation, prognosis and intervention) in a manner to maximize outcomes

Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care and activities to reflect the needs of patients based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.

Demonstrates the understanding of the unique needs of the patient.

Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA

Performs physical therapy examination upon receipt of appropriate referral

Establishes appropriate treatment programs and provides treatment utilizing the most appropriate methods.

Consistently reevaluates patients' status and modifies treatment accordingly

Communicates with physicians, other healthcare providers, third party payers and vendors as needed

Educates the patient and/or significant other in the treatment intervention and diagnosis

Rotates throughout the various patient treatment areas as indicated.

Participates in quality improvement process as appropriate

Appropriately delegates and supervises supportive personnel

Appropriately delegates and supervises volunteers.

Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Performs accurate and timely documentation and billing.

Maintains accurate documentation consistent with department policy

Bills correctly using Medicare or AMA guidelines depending on the patient's insurance plan consistent with the departmental policy

Documentation is completed in established time frames

Billing is completed in established time frames and is an accurate reflection of the services provided

Ensures that all necessary referrals/authorizations are in place when appropriate
Consistently meets department productivity standards, while providing care that maximizes patient outcomes.

Maintains a full caseload and remains flexible to accommodate patients

Independently and proactively manages caseload/schedule to ensure maximum productivity.

Patient outcomes are maximized on a consistent basis

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited program in physical therapy required

For pool therapist, Previous work experience, as a physical therapist is necessary

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

Current Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania as a Physical Therapist required

Certified in CPR/BLS.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQNUMBER: 331071

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