PRN Physical Therapist

Come join BrightStar Care, a client-centric team that holds value in serving with passion. Our higher-standard way has brought BrightStar to the top of Home Health care and we want individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change people’s live for the better. The Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate the patient’s condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician’s orders. Help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, and minimize pain or discomfort.

Benefits of the Physical Therapist:

• Weekly pay with direct deposit


• GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information


• One to one patient care


• Joint Commission accredited employer

Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist:

• Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety


• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices


• Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician


• Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care


• Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing


• Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect

Requirements

• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited PT program


• Valid/active Physical Therapy License in Pennsylvania.


• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience preferred


• Current CPR certification.


• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.