Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Per Diem
Part-timeWilkes-Barre, PAPart-timePosted 2mo agoStill listed 4 days ago
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Geisinger is hiring a Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Per Diem. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages, performing physical therapy evaluations and establishing measurable goals. This role involves developing and administering effective treatment programs, performing discharge planning, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist also promotes patient, employee, and visitor safety and participates in departmental operations.
Key focus areas include Performs Physical Therapy evaluations according to departmental policy and patient needs, Establishes appropriate measurable goals in patient treatment and develops an appropriate treatment plan, and Administers an appropriate and effective physical therapy treatment program.
Successful candidates bring PA License In Physical Therapy, Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy, and Basic Life Support Certification Within 30 Days. Important skills include Physical Therapy Evaluations, Treatment Plan Development, Physical Therapy Treatment Program Administration, Discharge Planning, Patient Care Documentation, and Patient Safety. Preferred (not required): Creativity.
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Location:
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
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.
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:
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Hours: Per Diem
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License Requirement: Must hold a PA license in Physical Therapy.
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Education Experience: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
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401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
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MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
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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
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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.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree-Physical Therapy (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Physical Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania
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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.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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