PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care to patients with various impairments. This role involves evaluating patients, establishing tailored care plans, and continuously assessing treatment effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient education while adhering to ethical standards. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as the position may require evening and weekend hours. Join a collaborative team focused on enhancing patient outcomes and promoting community health through outreach events. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Community Outreach Events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy or higher is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and establish patient care plans.
• Engage in process improvement using LEAN methodology.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy

Masters or DPT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
New Grads Welcomed!
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS WITH 3+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS WITH 0-3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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.
• 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.
• Understand and facilitate obtaining authorizations in conjunction with revenue specialist.
• Knowledge & compliance with documentation of G codes as mandated by insurance.
• Understanding & working knowledge of insurances and their documentation, authorization, and billing framework and requirements.
• Communicates to lead/leadership any changes or volume in census that will impact daily productivity of the clinic.
• Participates in supervision of students as appropriate.
• 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, and/or Sports Medicine, Women’s Health, 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.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.