Physical Therapist - PT - Outpatient

Location:
Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
Renders Physical Therapy evaluations and treatment procedures and techniques appropriate to the needs of individual patient. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients of all ages. This position qualifies for a $10,000 Recruitment Loan with a a 24-month commitment. Certain stipulations do apply.
Job Duties:
Performs Physical Therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and the needs of the individual patient.
Establishes appropriate measurable goals in patient treatment and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
Administers an appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment program.
Performs discharge planning responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Performs all documentation responsibilities pertinent to patient care legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.
Promotes and assures patient, employee, and visitor safety at all times.
Participates in departmental and interdepartmental operations in a responsible manner to foster and maintain an efficient working environment.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $10,000 Recruitment Loan with a a 24-month commitment. Certain stipulations do apply.
Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week.
Required Experience: Must hold a PA state license in Physical Therapy. Must hold a bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
Travel: Occasional travel to Jersey shore hospital when needed
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education:
Bachelor's Degree-Physical Therapy (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Physical Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania
Skills:
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Physiotherapy, Rehab Assessment And Care, Rehabilitation Practices/Programs, Teamwork, Therapeutic Treatment
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.