Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Vestibular

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist renders physical therapy evaluations and treatment procedures and techniques appropriate to individual patient needs. The role assesses, treats, and cares for patients of all ages, with an outpatient vestibular focus at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The position is full time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and works days in a clinical environment.

The therapist evaluates patients, establishes measurable treatment goals, develops and administers treatment plans, and completes discharge planning and patient-care documentation in accordance with departmental policy. The role also promotes safety and contributes responsibly to departmental and interdepartmental operations. A Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license is required, and Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist 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 2 years of related work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and individual patient needs.
• Establish appropriate measurable patient treatment goals and develop treatment plans.
• Administer appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform discharge planning 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.

Benefits

• 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, short-term disability, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level