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St Joseph Regional

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 Hour Shifts

JOB SUMMARY

A Physical Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed or referred physical therapy age specific treatment programs for patients (from infant through geriatric) to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, surgery or loss of body part. Must document patient care, educate and inform patient and referring physician on outlined plan of care and discharge as guided by patient progress and managed care directives. Maintains a " customer orientation" awareness while interacting with patients, families and other professionals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Currently licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist by the state of employment

BLS certification prior to orientation completion

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? 

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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About Penn State Health

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