PHYSICAL THERAPIST- CASUAL

Excela Health; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in physical therapy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Flexibility in scheduling and a passion for improving patient care are essential. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or higher required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective age-specific patient care and treatment.
• Collaborate with patients and health team for excellence.
• Promote continual performance improvement in therapy programs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Time Management

Creativity in Treatment

Flexibility in Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's or DPT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist provides services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function from injury, disease or other causes. A Physical Therapist performs evaluations and establishes plans of care for patients based upon age specific considerations and patient/family goals in various treatment arenas. The physical therapist continually assesses the treatment program and patient's discharge planning needs, recommending changes to the program as appropriate. Supervises physical therapist assistants or rehab techs as assigned, participates actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment, and participates in other duties as assigned. Utilizes time efficiently and effectively. Adheres to scheduling and productivity guidelines. Staff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include weekend and evening hours as necessary, to meet demand in their primary area or the needs across the system. Promotes and attends community outreach events as necessary.

Essential Job Functions

• Engages in using the LEAN methodology for process improvement.
• Documents on the white boards in the patient rooms to improve and aid in interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care (where applicable by location).
• Understands and upholds the mission, vision and values of the organization. Demonstrates and adheres to the missions, vision, value and Excela Credo in all aspects of position.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective age-specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.
• Adheres to ethical and legal practice standards.
• Maintains records that are accurate, concise, timely and legible in accordance with System, IT or Payor policies.
• Educates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.
• Captures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care.
• Promotes continual performance improvement both within the Rehabilitation department and throughout Independence Health System.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and other health team members to provide excellence in patient care.
• Participates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.
• Implements a self-directed plan for professional development.
• Upholds fiscal and operational responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling.
• Demonstrate understanding of current billing requirements and adherence to payor guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and Application of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of Internet and appropriate usage; Research experience.
• Previous clinical experience/knowledge and/or certification in specialty treatment programs including, Lymphedema, Hand Therapy, Aquatics, Occupational Medicine, Concussive/vestibular, Sports Medicine, Women’s Health, and Neuro.
• 1-3 years’ experience in healthcare setting.
• Masters or DPT.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure in State of Pennsylvania.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class.