Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:
Per Diem position treating high acutiy patients at main Reading Hospital campus
Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Salary is $55/hour - $60/hour; varies based on weekday vs. weekend shifts

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

4 year/Bachelor's Degree

Experience

No experience
Hospital setting experience preferred

Certification and Licensure

PA Physical Therapy License
PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered
BLS Certification within 60 days of hire

Required Skills

Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Overview:

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Join our fast growing Inpatient Therapy Team, where we are advancing health and transforming lives. We offer the most innovative treatment options and advanced therapy techniques to ensure that you get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible. Our experienced and personable staff members have created a warm and positive environment where our patients know that their care is our number one priority.

WHY READING HOSPITAL?

• Magnet designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU

• Have your voice heard through shared governance

• Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award