Physical Therapist (Part-time/0.5FTE)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This part-time role involves evaluating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care. With a focus on patient outcomes, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals across various age groups. The organization offers a supportive environment, emphasizing professional growth and employee well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and PA licensure required.
• CPR certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise assistants and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Maintain documentation of patient care.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Part-time/20 Hours a Week/Sign on Bonus (prorated)

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the Physical Therapist position is to practice the art of physical therapy in accordance with the physician's instructions and Code of Ethics of the profession. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (newborn through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Evaluate the patient's history and extract precautions, contraindications, diagnoses, goals, potential, and any pertinent information that would affect treatment.
• Evaluate the patient with objective measurements.
• Interpret evaluation findings and discuss them with the patient, family, significant others, and treatment team.
• Develop treatment goals and plans which may include intervention/adaptation strategies within the realm of the physician's prescription and make recommendations to the physician concerning the patient's treatment.
• Supervise physical therapists' assistants or aides in the performance of treatment procedures.
• Coordinate treatment plan with the patient, family, significant others, and treatment team through active participation in meetings and departmental conferences.
• Implement treatment plans and supervise the patient's use of equipment and take necessary precautions in implementing the prescribed treatment.
• Monitor and re-evaluate the patient's response to intervention and modify treatment in agreement with the physician.
• Maintain documentation in the patient's records of evaluation, treatment, assessment, and plan.
• Comply with established standards, policies, procedures; including billing, reimbursement, scheduling, and emergency procedures according to departmental guidelines.
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain or enhance the performance of the patients in their environment. Participate in discharge planning, including determination of appropriate home or community programming, home equipment, and patient/family education. Terminate services per physician’s orders or when goals are achieved.
• Maintain and monitor own work schedule and that of the team.
• Review the quality and appropriateness of the services delivered for effectiveness and efficiency using predetermined quality assurance criteria.
• Participate in Physical Therapy student programs under supervision.
• Attend and document participation in staff meetings and mandatory or voluntary in-service programs. Participate on departmental committees. Develop and provide in-service education to paraprofessionals and the community.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are secondary to primary duties:

• Perform basic housekeeping, supply, and maintenance functions.
• Assist in directing and transporting patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree and PA licensure issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Master of Science degree preferred.
• CPR certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of general physical therapy experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a notable tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other legally protected status.