Physical Therapist - Outpatient

WellSpan Health; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

CEUs fully covered

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Ephrata, PA, seeks a Physical Therapist to provide entry to intermediate PT services in outpatient rehab, with potential cross-training in inpatient settings.

You will evaluate patients, plan and implement therapy programs, supervise assistants, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet goals while maintaining documentation and safety standards.

The role is full-time with benefits, sign-on eligible, and CEUs fully covered; schedule is Mon-Thu 8:30a-6p, Fri 8a-12p.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist is required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using diagnostic and prognostic tests.
• Plans and implements individualized physical therapy programs.
• Directs and supervises patients in various exercises and functional training.
• Provides patient instructions for continued care at home.
• Coordinates PT activities with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Trains medical and nursing staff in PT techniques as needed.
• Uses safe patient handling techniques for all transfers and positioning.
• Supervises PTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Skills

Relevant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist Upon Hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Graduate of an accredited PT program

Job description

Job Description

Department: Outpatient Rehab (May be cross trained in Inpatient)

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday -Thursday 8:30a-6p, Friday 8a-12p

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) fully covered to support your professional growth

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.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Courses And Training

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

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)

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.