Physical Therapist
Location: Wilmington, DE
Status: Full Time
Shift: Mon - Fri, 8 am – 4:30 pm or 8:30 am – 5 pm, no nights, weekends, or on call
Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting.
Position Details:
This position will include some home care visits as needed to support participant care needs. Home care assignments will generally account for about 20% of position assignments.
What you will do:
Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive plan of care.
Evaluate, direct, plan, and treat participants with a wide variety of disabilities to help them achieve maximum level of functional independence.
Assist in ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
Assess the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to interdisciplinary team; receive authorization prior to purchases and assess all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.
Assist as liaison with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical therapy needs of participants who are their residents.
Evaluate charts and reports on participants' progress, document physical therapy notes in the participants' medical record according to the charting requirements.
Assist in recommending physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided and maintain quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
Direct, supervise, perform initial and annual competencies, and assist department manager in evaluating the performance of the Physical Therapy Assistant.
Train staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
Current, unencumbered, active physical therapy license in the state of PACE Organization.
One year of experience with a frail or elderly population as a physical therapist, or appropriate training upon hiring.
CPR certification and First-aid Certification may be required.
Valid drivers license, insurance and use of personal vehicle for each shift due to home care assignments.
Must manage conflict well, be customer focused and be able to adapt to ongoing change with regard to work priorities.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, electronic mail and calendaring systems and ability to use other software as required to perform essential functions of the job.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.
Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.
Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis LIFE Riverfront is a part of Trinity Health PACE. PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which is one of the largest not for profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.
Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health.
Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.