Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it's innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be.As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It's a career opportunity unlike any other, where you'll enjoy:New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in classComplimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can recieve high quality education and CEUsFree Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and AquaticsSupport for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants ProgramMultiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.)We currently have a career opportunity with our West Allentown outpatient team for a Physical Therapist. The team at Cedar Pointe offers Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services and treats a variety of diagnoses including ortho and neuro. Aquatic therapy is also offered at this site. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience, but new graduates are encouraged to apply as well.JOB SUMMARYFacilitates restoration of function and prevention of disability for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIdentifies Patient Rehabilitation Care RequirementsBy assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shiftintegrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient carePlans, Implements And Evaluates Rehabilitative CareBy setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and familiesacting on physician's order and patient need in a timely mannerdocumenting interventions and responsesrevising care plans based on patient response.Provides Information To Patients And Healthcare TeamBy meeting themproviding educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirementsanswering questions and requests.Monitors Delivery Of CareBy completing patient roundsdocumenting careidentifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomesintervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of carereviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providersmaintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.Assures Quality Of CareBy fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of caremeasuring outcomes against patient care goals and standardsmaking or recommending necessary adjustmentsadhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.Protects Self, Co-Workers, And PatientsBy interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseasesby adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.Respects PatientsBy recognizing their rightsproviding emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual supportmaintaining confidentiality.Maintains Safe And Clean Working EnvironmentBy complying with procedures, rules and regulationscalling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashioncleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.Maintains Professional And Technical KnowledgeBy attending educational workshops and journal clubsreviewing professional publicationsestablishing personal networksparticipating local, state and national professional organizations and societiesmaintaining regulatory requirements by licensing bodyattending annual in-services, special interest groups and CEU eventsattending at least 80% of staff meetingsconducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.Contributes To The Team EffortBy accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.Promotes The Development Of Good Shepherd As A SystemBy volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community eventsacting as a preceptor for new associates or studentscommunicating performance outcomes and resultsresponding to change in a constructive, positive manner.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationBachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy requiredWork ExperiencePrevious outpatient experience preferredLicenses / CertificationsPhysical Therapist license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Created: 2026-05-12