Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Rehab / PRN

Select Medical; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a compassionate environment. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating patients with a variety of challenges, including brain injuries and orthopedic issues. Your expertise will help develop tailored treatment programs, educate patients and their families, and coordinate care to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and dynamic team environment. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and establishes treatment goals and programs.
• Coordinates treatment with other services and provides patient education.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Program Development

Patient Education

Coordination of Care

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

*A joint venture with Select Medical & UPMC Pinnacle*

Harrisburg, PA

Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family, and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work, or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.