Physical Therapist Wound Care

Position Summary

Titusville Area Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist with a strong interest in wound care to provide physical therapy services to patients across the lifespan, from birth through geriatrics, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This position will have a primary focus on wound assessment, treatment, documentation, and ongoing management, while also providing general physical therapy services based on patient and departmental needs.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and provide appropriate wound care treatments and interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s condition, functional needs, and goals.
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and assessments, including motor, sensory, and functional assessments as appropriate.
• Establish functional, measurable treatment goals in collaboration with patients and families.
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Provide patient and family/caregiver education related to treatment, mobility, wound care, and ongoing care needs.
• Communicate with physicians, referral sources, and members of the healthcare team regarding patient progress and treatment needs.
• Evaluate and recommend assistive devices to improve patient safety and functional independence.
• Fabricate, order, and monitor splints and orthotics as indicated.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Submit accurate charges for services provided.
• Maintain a patient caseload consistent with departmental productivity standards.
• Work collaboratively with Physical Therapist Assistants and other members of the Rehabilitation team.
• Participate in department meetings, in-services, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.
• Provide in-service education to department staff following applicable continuing education.
• Assist with the orientation and clinical supervision of new staff, students, volunteers, and clinical affiliates.
• Follow all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable professional requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with TAH Corporate Compliance requirements.
• Perform other physical therapy duties as assigned based on departmental needs.

Required:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited/approved program.
• Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license, or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure for new graduates.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of clinical situations and remain calm and professional in stressful or emergency situations.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Stroke education/training required.

Preferred:

• Experience or demonstrated interest in wound care.
• Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient physical therapy.
• Experience with electronic medical records, word processing, spreadsheets, or databases.
• Experience working with patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses.