Physical Therapist - Cancer Breast Center

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA is seeking a trained Physical Therapist to join the Breast Center team. This full-time role focuses on rehabilitation to reduce side effects from breast cancer treatment, improving mobility, strength, and pain.

The PT will assess and plan individualized rehab programs, aligning with oncology care standards. The successful candidate will be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (or hold a temporary license/Compact privilege), have BLS, and at

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania, or hold an active PA temporary license, or practice under PA PT Compact privilege.
• BLS certification required before orientation.
• One year of experience with manual therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions from disease or injury.
• Work within the breast center to support rehabilitation for surgery/radiation/chemotherapy side effects.

Skills

PA license

BLS certified

Manual therapy

Education

PT degree

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a-4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

A trained lymphedema Physical Therapist to work specifically within the breast center to help reduce side effects from surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. This role will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitation programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania, or hold an active Pennsylvania Temporary License, or be practicing under an active PT Compact privilege in accordance with state law. Employee is responsible for maintaining eligibility to practice, including timely completion of all requirements for full licensure, temporary licensure, or compact privilege status as applicable under Pennsylvania State Board and PT Compact Commission regulations.
• BLS certification prior to orientation completion
• One (1) year of experience with manual therapy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Lymphedema certification
• Three (3) years of experience with manual therapy

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below.

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Position Physical Therapist - Cancer Breast Center

Location US:PA:Enola | Therapy Services | Full Time

Req ID 106242