Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance after 90 days

Free CEUs through Select University

Job summary

A health rehabilitation facility in Hummelstown is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for an entry-level position. This role focuses on patient assessments, goal setting, and treatment planning. The therapist will work with patients to improve their outcomes, and must hold state licensure as a PT, with BLS certification required within the first 90 days of employment. The position offers a per diem schedule and a competitive hourly rate, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative working environment. Very good technology and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certification in BLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families.
• Develop treatment plans and set patient goals.
• Monitor patient's treatment response and make modifications.

Skills

Systematic patient assessment

Quality improvement

Patient education

Supervision skills

Documentation

Job description

Position

Physical Therapist

Company

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Partnership

In partnership with Select Medical

Location

Hummelstown, PA

Schedule

Per Diem

Compensation

$65.00 per hour

About Us

Make A Difference at Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Our culture is committed to staff engagement, collaboration, and innovation. We support a dynamic interdisciplinary team with a focus on inclusion and patient success. The therapy and nursing teams are close partners and support each other to increase patient outcomes. Our setting is designed to give each patient your full attention, with time to truly make a difference.

State of the Art Technology

Specialized equipment such as a functional ADL suite, upper extremity systems, Exoskeleton, functional electrical stim bike, lower extremity systems, and unweighting gait mobility device.

Invest In Your Future

Full‑time team members are eligible for student loan assistance after their first 90 days of tenure and free CEUs through Select University.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care