Physical Therapist - Days, 8 Hours

Job Description

The Physical Therapist restores patient function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy. This role delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to help individuals achieve their optimal level of mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret evaluation results to develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans in collaboration with physicians or per prescription.
• Administer manual exercises, therapeutic activities, and functional training.
• Instruct, encourage, and assist patients with non-manual exercises, ambulatory activities, daily living skills, and the proper use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, prostheses, etc.).
• Provide hands-on treatments including massage, traction, physical agents, hydrotherapy, moist packs, ultrasound, and other modalities.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and observe patient progress, documenting outcomes and recommending modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate discharge and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely charting in patient and department records to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure a safe, clean clinical environment by following infection control protocols and maintaining equipment.
• Stay current with advancements in physical therapy through continuing education and mentoring clinical staff.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Preferred clinical experience in a relevant setting (hospital, outpatient, rehab); new graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Days, 8 hours

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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