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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans, with a focus on patient-centered rehabilitation for adult and geriatric residents. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration and skilled in documentation and communication within a skilled nursing setting.
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Doctor Of Physical Therapy (DPT)Pennsylvania Physical Therapist LicenseClinical Evaluation SkillsTreatment Planning SkillsInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Physical Therapy EvaluationsTherapeutic ExercisesNeuromuscular Re-EducationFunctional TrainingGait Abnormality AssessmentFall Risk AssessmentDocumentation SkillsPatient-Centered RehabilitationStrength TrainingMobility Training
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationTime ManagementCompassionate ApproachPatient-First Attitude
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License
Industry Keywords
Skilled NursingPost-Acute CareLong-Term CareGeriatric RehabilitationAdult Rehabilitation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide skilled PT interventions focused on strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence
- Assess and treat gait abnormalities, fall risks, and functional mobility limitations
- Implement therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training
- Support residents recovering from surgery, illness, injury, or hospitalization
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs
- Collaborate with OT, SLP, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Complete timely and accurate evaluations, treatment documentation, progress notes, and discharge recommendations
- Deliver patient-centered rehabilitation to adult and geriatric residents in a skilled nursing setting
Requirements
What you’ll need- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure prior to employment
- Strong clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation skills
- Ability to provide skilled physical therapy services independently within professional standards
- Experience working with adult or geriatric populations preferred
- Skilled nursing, post-acute care, or long-term care experience is a plus
- Strong communication, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Availability to provide PRN weekend coverage
- A compassionate, patient-first approach to rehabilitation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible PRN opportunities based on facility coverage needs
- Weekend-focused scheduling with weekdays free from an additional work commitment
- Competitive PRN rates
- Clinical autonomy and professional judgment
- Supportive leadership
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for additional PRN work and future career advancement
- Supplemental income opportunity
- Opportunity to remain clinically active
- Additional experience working with adult and geriatric patients