Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Vestibular

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist renders physical therapy evaluations and treatment procedures appropriate to the needs of individual patients, assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages. This is a full-time position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and an active Pennsylvania physical therapy license. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days. A minimum of two years of related work experience is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days.
Skills in health care policy and ethics compliance, interpersonal communication, physiotherapy, rehabilitation assessment and care, rehabilitation practices and programs, teamwork, and therapeutic treatment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and the needs of individual patients.
Establish appropriate, measurable patient treatment goals and develop treatment plans.
Administer appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform discharge planning responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Complete patient-care documentation legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.
Promote and assure patient, employee, and visitor safety.
Participate responsibly in departmental and interdepartmental operations to foster and maintain an efficient working environment.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.