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Tower Health

Physical Therapist PT- Inpatient Acute Care

West Reading, PA 19611 · US

full_time

About the role

Job Summary

*Full-Time positions at the Reading Hospital

The Physical Therapist:

  • Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
  • 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.
  • Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. 

Benefits:

  • Generous time off, educational assistance, and comprehensive benefits
  • Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
  • Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
  • Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

#READ #LI-AH1

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Certification and Licensure

  • PA Physical Therapy License
  • PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered
  • BLS Certification

Why Reading Hospital?

  • 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
  • 697 bed teaching hospital
  • 115 bed Emergency Department
  • Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
  • Magnet Status
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Level III NICU
  • Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
  • 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
  • Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more

Reading Hospital Tour: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc

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.

*Full-Time positions at the Reading Hospital

The Physical Therapist:

  • Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
  • 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.
  • Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. 

Benefits:

  • Generous time off, educational assistance, and comprehensive benefits
  • Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
  • Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
  • Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

#READ #LI-AH1

Education Requirements

  • Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Certification and Licensure

  • PA Physical Therapy License
  • PA Physical Therapy Temp Licensure will be considered
  • BLS Certification

Why Reading Hospital?

  • 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
  • 697 bed teaching hospital
  • 115 bed Emergency Department
  • Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
  • Magnet Status
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Level III NICU
  • Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
  • 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
  • Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more

Reading Hospital Tour: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc