Physical Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

Genesis Healthcare SystemIn order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Healthcare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.Genesis Inpatient Rehabilitation Services offers:Generous sign-on bonus opportunities for positions 24 hours/week or more up to $15,000Holiday time off bankEducation Assistance Program available including reimbursement for tuition and professional certificationsClinical Advancement Program to support professional developmentStrong mentorship daily with experienced PT staff to support personal professional growthPotential for advanced training in multiple specialty areas with neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populationsAbility to cross train at Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation (6 separate locations) to support professional developmentDiverse Acute Care patient population to build personal professional skillsLevel 3 Trauma Center experienceLevel 2 Special Care and Well Baby Nursery experienceContinuing Education offeringsWorkplace Safety with onsite Public Safety and our Real Time Locating System (RTLS)Collaborative, multidisciplinary team approachComprehensive department orientation and onboarding processAnnual competencies to reinforce professional skill setPart-time benefits package also availableWellness Incentives with monetary reimbursement for task completionSchedules available: *Acute Care requires therapy staffing 7 days/week with associated weekend & holiday coverage shared by the department*Willing to consider alternative schedule requestsGeneral PT Department hours of operation: 7:00-5:30 dailyFull-time: 60-80 hours every 2 weeksPart-time: 32-48 hours every 2 weeksPRN: On-call *Must work minimum of 48 hours every 6 months.Incentivized: *Must work 4 individual weekend dates/month or 12 dates/quarter. Weekend hours are defined as hours worked beginning Saturday at 7:00 AM and ending Sunday at 6:00 PM.Location: 2951 Maple Avenue Zanesville, OH 43701Setting: Acute Care/Inpatient HospitalRequirements: Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy with valid Ohio licensure.Overview of the PositionResponsible for evaluating, planning, and treatment for patients referred to the service. Provides group and/or individual treatment to patients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.Essential duties include:Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of Assistants appropriately per departmental operations.Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient's treatment schedule.Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only). Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.Performs other functions as assigned.Qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.Current Ohio PT license.Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health, and/or Behavioral Health).Attention to detail.Ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).Patient Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations:Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and ValuesPatient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)Promotes Patient and Employee SafetyWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements include:Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to other hospital/HomeCare staff.Ability to deal with aggressive patients both physically and verbally (HomeCare requirement)May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations. (HomeCare Requirement)Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.