Physical Therapist

Job TitlePhysical TherapistJob DescriptionFull time (80 hours biweekly)Monday - Friday Day/Evening 8/10H Flex 7:00am - 7:00pmWeekend and holiday rotationOutpatient Clinic- Waynesboro- OrthoSign-on Bonus EligibleContinuing Education Units (CEUs) fully covered to support your professional growthResponsibilitiesJob Class Specifics:Thinks globally by considering the needs of the facility, department and organization.Communicates needs to manage and modify schedule to maximize productivity.Utilizes any down time to complete needed tasks.Demonstrates multi-tasking by managing the environment of care while balancing patient care needs.Demonstrates multi-tasking by grouping like tasks and patients to maximize efficiency.Sets goals and objectives for each treatment session that prioritizes patient needs and are consistent with the time frame schedule.Organizes tasks for the day and completes them by end of shift.Documentation is completed by real time unless prohibited by patient care and is then done in a timely manner.Delegate tasks to assistants and support personnel to maximize staff efficiency.Adapts treatment plan to available resources.Flexible to provide patient care to multiple treatment areas within the department.Recognizes and adapts personal style to meet the "Model of Care" Expectations.Consistently meets or exceeds the established productivity expectations of the department without use of overtime and with expected or superior clinical outcome.High Service Excellence:Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of insurance coverage and limitations, adapts treatment plan accordingly, and communicates necessary information effectively with patients and patient families.Achieves or exceeds expected clinical outcomes, recognizing patient limitations; modifies treatment plan or discharges patient when appropriate.Includes the patient and matches their level of self involvement in the Plan of Care, treatment process and time frame, and provides education regarding pathology and prognosis.Recognizes and adheres to professional boundaries during interactions with patient and peers.High Level of Technical Skills:Recognizes professional skills and limitations; refers to and utilizes others with more expertise when appropriate for timely and superior clinical outcomes.Demonstrates a high level of competency to maximize scheduling for superior clinical outcomes.Demonstrates a high level of competency with documentation which includes the following components at a minimum: treatment provided patient response, relevant communication, patient education, plan of care revisions, update of goals, and patient progress.Able to complete an orthopedic, neurologic, acute care and rehab evaluation and establish appropriate goals and treatment plan.Initiates a treatment plan and advances the plan according to the patient response; implements all treatments including modalities, manual approaches, and therapeutic exercise with a high level of technical skill.Demonstrates competence with use of orthotics, prosthetics, assistive devices, monitoring of vital signs, and management of patients with IV tubes, NG tubes, PEG lines, supplemental oxygen.Identifies the need to have the therapist or physician reassess the patient in a timely manner.Serves as an effective educator and mentor to patients, families, other staff, clinical students and the community.Overlaps the various elements of treatment to include a holistic approach that maintains the highest levels of professional morals and ethics; compassion; knowledge and clinical reasoning.Identifies emergency situations and responds appropriately.QualificationsQualifications and Standards:Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in Physical Therapy.Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.Certifications/Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required. Certification and Licensure as an Athletic Trainer or Other Certification and/or Specialization to meet departmental need preferred.Benefits OfferedComprehensive health benefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)Short-term disabilityEducation assistanceFinancial education and support, including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programsCaregiver support via WellthyChildcare referral service via Wellthy