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Physical Therapist, Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center (Call-In)
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$91,777 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Physical Therapist, Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center (Call-In) Show Map
Location
200 South Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702, United States
Job Category
Physical Therapist
Employee Type
6-Call In
Contact information
Name
Theresa Snyder
Phone
570-348-1455
tsnyde@allied-services.org
Description Reporting to the Rehab Director, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the provision of physical therapy programs in the SNC. The Physical Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department - adult through geriatric. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in Physical Therapy Department's policies and procedures.
Type of supervision exercised:
none.
Jobs reporting to this position:
none.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a school of Physical Therapy approved in the year of graduation by the American Physical Therapy Association required. Master's degree in Physical Therapy from a school of Physical Therapy approved in the year of graduation by the American Physical Therapy Association preferred. Additional Information
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