Physical Therapist Full Time Ortho Experience Required

Vibra Travels•Gettysburg, PA

About The Position

LHM Physical Therapy Institute is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in the Central Pennsylvania area. Orthopedic experience is required. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the therapist must be able to close the clinic twice weekly. The licensed physical therapist reports directly to the clinic leader and practices in accordance with LHMPTI’s mission, values, and objectives, as well as the State Practice Act and applicable state and federal requirements. The role provides hands-on patient care and related procedures to reduce pain, restore function, and improve patients’ quality of life. The therapist also helps maintain the clinic and equipment, mentors staff, students, and volunteers, and participates in marketing and community engagement. The role ensures compliance with the executive vice president of compliance and clinical services. The therapist indirectly supervises physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students involved in care for LHMPTI patients, but has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is preferred. Applicants must hold a current physical therapy license in the state of employment and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment, maintaining it throughout employment. Orthopedic experience is required. The work takes place indoors in an environment with usually moderate noise. The position involves regular standing and walking, patient-care activities, and computer use for documentation. It may require heavy work, including moving objects over 100 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; another description states the employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The role requires close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Orthopedic experience required.
Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy curriculum; a Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. The description also references a Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s or Doctorate.
Current physical therapist license to practice in the state of employment.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Basic computer skills and word-processing knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and manage time effectively.
Ability to motivate and engage patients while demonstrating compassion and empathy.
Ability to work and think independently while contributing to the team.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and assignments.
Ability to work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to close the clinic twice weekly.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive workplace and patient-service environment.
Maintain a neat, professional, and courteous manner.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, handling and reaching, and lifting or moving objects as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat employees and patients in accordance with LHMPTI’s mission statement and core values.
Build relationships of mutual trust and respect with patients, employees, and professional contacts.
Consult with patients about their physical condition and symptoms.
Assess patients, provide clinical diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Design and implement plans of care based on thorough patient assessments.
Educate patients about their conditions and ways to support recovery.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
Provide hands-on techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercises as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Maintain the clinic and its equipment.
Provide mentorship to fellow staff, students, and volunteers.
Participate in marketing and community engagement activities.
Indirectly supervise physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students performing care for LHMPTI patients.
Participate in educational programs to support professional growth and development.
Organize and prioritize workload, manage time, and delegate where appropriate.
Comply with applicable State Practice Act requirements, state and federal requirements, HIPAA, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.