Physical Therapist - Full Time

What will I do?

• 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 resident’s/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 resident’s/patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instructs resident/patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with the resident/patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Reviews physician's referral and resident’s/patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What do I need for this role?

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program

• Current Physical Therapist state license.

• At least 2 years experience preferred

• Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Active listening

  • Service orientation

  • Social perceptiveness

  • Monitoring

  • Instructing

  • Active learning

What makes Wesley Village and United Methodist Homes unique? 

• We are a faith-based nonprofit organization, committed to serving the community since 1958, and adhering to our mission of providing a wide range of senior living services with truly exceptional care and compassion.
• We have two PA locations in Pittston and Tunkhannock as well as 2 locations in the Binghamton, NY-area - all providing senior care options and opportunities for career growth!
• We recognize our success depends on committed staff members. We offer a comprehensive, affordable benefit program which includes spousal and family coverage:
• Competitive pay rates
• Incentive compensation programs 
• Health insurance plan with Wellness program options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403B retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Forgiveness for RNs and LPNs
• Employee referral incentive