Full time (80 hours biweekly)
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm (fluctuating schedule)
Saturday rotations in Acute Care
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.
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.
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
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.
Quality of Life
Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of small cities and towns-including Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Chambersburg and Waynesboro-surrounded by welcoming suburban neighborhoods and pristine rolling countryside. Our communities are conveniently situated within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as well as Pennsylvania's scenic Pocono Mountains to the north.
Here you'll find affordable home prices and living costs. Plus, there's an outstanding selection of schools, nearby colleges and universities. The area abounds with recreation and activities, including the famous Hersheypark and ZooAmerica and historic Gettysburg National Military Park; numerous state parks that offer hiking, mountain biking and kayaking; and charming river towns featuring great restaurants, museums, shopping, antiquing and more. Air, rail and public transportation links are also very reliable.
You'll feel right at home in our region. And, with so many places in which to live and practice, you're sure to find a WellSpan career that's a perfect match for you and your lifestyle.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
