Physical Therapist -York Hospital Weekends

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in York, PA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide entry-to-intermediate level physical therapy services to individuals, collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient goals.

The role covers evaluating patients, planning individualized programs, guiding active and passive exercises, supervising PTAs and Rehab Aides, and ensuring safe transfers and accurate documentation in patient records. Part-time with weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Graduate of an accredited PT program; licensure required upon hire.
• Licensed Physical Therapist upon hire; BLS certification required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited PT program with appropriate coursework.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using diagnostic and prognostic PT tests.
• Plans individualized PT programs with exercises, modalities and procedures.
• Directs and supervises patients through various exercises and functional training.
• Provides instructions for continued therapy by the patient at home.
• Coordinates PT activities with interdisciplinary team to meet goals.
• Training and supervision of PTAs and Rehab Aides as required.
• Ensures safe handling and accurate patient documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of an accredited PT program

Licensed Physical Therapist

Basic Life Support Certification

Course and Training in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Part time (48 hours bi weekly)

Weekend Position is for 52 weekend shifts per year.

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.

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)

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