Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist - Multiple Locations (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Job Summary:
The staff physical therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients as directed by the physician. Assistance is given in all duties assigned by the Director of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing patients' histories and prescriptions, performing evaluations with resultant appropriate plan of care, and executing treatments. Will perform manual muscle tests, assess functional abilities, and test of joint range of motion as indicated. Will keep daily patient attendance and service records including the charge slips. Will conduct initial evaluations and discharge summaries, including FAST scores in accordance with criteria in specialty areas assigned.
Education and Experience:
Minimum education requirements include the completion of a course in Physical Therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospital of the American Physical Therapy Association. Eligibility for state licensure or registration in Pennsylvania. No experience is required.
PinnacleHealth (PINNACLE HEALTH) System in Harrisburg is one of Pennsylvania’s top hospitals and a healthcare organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and quality of life for central PA. A 600-bed hospital system, PinnacleHealth includes two acute care facilities, PinnacleHealth-Fox Chase Cancer Center, numerous primary and specialty care centers, physical therapy, orthopedic surgery, robotic surgery, cardiology, medical imaging, Magnet® nursing, and much more.
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