Physical Therapist | Out Patient

Physical Therapist | Out Patient at ChristianaCare summary:

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitation services to outpatient individuals recovering from injury or disease, developing customized treatment plans, and documenting patient progress. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, education, interdisciplinary communication, and participation in organizational and community activities. This role is based at ChristianaCare's Health Care Center Rehabilitation Services in Newark, Delaware, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

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Christiana Care Health System is currently hiring a full time Physical Therapist to work at the Health Care Center Rehabilitation Services site located in Newark, Delaware. Site hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Primary function:

To provide Physical Therapy for individuals requiring rehabilitation after injury or disease process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and re-evaluate patients in a timely manner.
• Establish appropriate treatment programs that include goals to be attained in a timely manner.
• Complete all documentation relating to patient care, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Review active patient records in a timely manner.
• Provide patient and family education and training.
• Participate in departmental organizational planning, in-services, educational programs, and community based marketing opportunities.
• Participate in mandatory meetings and hospital programs, seminars, and workshops.
• Maintain written and verbal communication with referral sources concerning patient care.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Graduate of an A.P.T.A. approved school of Physical Therapy
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware
• CPR Certification required

ChristianaCare offers:

Incredible Work/Life benefits including medical/dental/ vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

Keywords:

physical therapy, patient rehabilitation, outpatient care, treatment planning, patient education, progress documentation, injury recovery, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation services, healthcare