Physical Therapist- Surgery and Rehab Hospital- Day/Evening

Wellspan Health • York, PA

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About The Position

The position involves providing physical therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients, adhering to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure comprehensive patient care. The therapist will evaluate patients using various diagnostic tests, plan individualized therapy programs, and supervise patients during therapeutic exercises. Additionally, the therapist will coordinate activities with other team members, conduct training for medical and nursing personnel, and maintain accurate patient records. The position also emphasizes professional growth through continuing education and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensed Physical Therapist upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree