Job Description:

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has a need for a Physical Therapist to work in our Neurorehabilitation outpatient facility in Allentown, PA.JOB **The ideal candidate would have experience and interest in working with the adult neuro patient population in an outpatient setting. We looking for an experienced therapist for this role who is comfortable working with spinal cord and/or stroke patients.Monday - Friday40 hours/weekESSENTIAL ***IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTSBy assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shiftPLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CAREBy setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and familiesPROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAMBy meeting themMONITORS DELIVERY OF CAREBy completing patient roundsASSURES QUALITY OF CAREBy fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of carePROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTSBy interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseasesRESPECTS PATIENTSBy recognizing their rightsMAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENTBy complying with procedures, rules and regulationsENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENTBy following manufacturers' instructionsMAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORYBy checking stock to determine inventory levelMAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGEBy attending educational workshopsCONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORTBy accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEMBy volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community eventsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationBachelors Degree in Physical Therapy requiredWork ExperiencePrevious outpatient experience or similar setting requiredLicenses / CertificationsPhysical Therapist license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required