Physical Therapist I- Gettysburg (Home Health) - Part Time

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

WellSpan Health in Gettysburg, PA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to provide entry to intermediate level PT services to individual patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and following professional standards.

The role includes evaluating patients, planning and implementing individualized therapy programs, supervising PTAs, and ensuring patient-centered care while maintaining safety and documentation requirements; requires Bachelor’s degree and PA PT licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the resident state.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates patient using diagnostic and prognostic tests of muscles, nerves, joints and functional abilities.
• Plans individualized physical therapy programs including exercises, modalities and procedures.
• Directs and supervises patients in active, active assisted, and passive exercises and functional training.
• Provides instructions for continued therapy by the patient after discharge.
• Coordinates PT activities with the interdisciplinary team to meet goals.

Connaissances

Patient evaluation

Therapy planning

Active/passive exercises

SBAR communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

General Summary

Provides physical therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Description

• Part Time (48 hours biweekly)
• 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.
• Every 4th weekend.
• 2 holidays/year

Provides physical therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient using diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Plans individualized physical therapy program for each patient including exercises, therapeutic modalities and procedures.
• Directs and supervises patient in active, active assisted, passive exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training using appropriate equipment as needed.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Provides supervision of PTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Licensed Physical Therapist Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Driver's License Statement

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy. Upon Hire Required