Job Summary

Assists in financial performance of the department, risk management, utilization management, and regulatory activities associated with the department. Evaluates, plans, and provides Physical Therapy services to patients of all ages.

Job Duties

• Effectively communicates vision, goals, and initiatives at the department level and incorporate these into department plans.
• Assists with yearly review of policies and procedures, including development and revision when indicated, which ensures compliance with all regulations.
• Ensures adequate staffing and competent care delivery.
• Develops and promotes service standards which foster a customer sensitive environment.
• Measures performance against standards and seeks team commitment to exceed standards.
• Promotes hospital and departmental programs for risk management and safety andensures all staff are aware of and can implement these programs if necessary.
• In conjunction with the manager of rehab implements, and assists in achieving budgets.
• Manages the collection of data necessary to complete documentation required for rehab reimbursement.
• Reviews the medical record, utilizes patient and family subjective information, assesses mental status, evaluates physical limitations through proper use of clinical testing and objective measurements to identify the patient's problems and establish realistic, objective, measurable goals, and develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Administers appropriate, safe, and effective physical therapy treatments, monitors patient response to treatment, and makes modifications if needed.
• Completes a discharge plan to include education and instructions in a home exercise program and any use of equipment and communicates with the care team and physician recommendations for discharge.

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

• Hours:  Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu 7a-7p, Tues/Fr7a-3p

• Certification/License: Must hold a state license in PA in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech Therapy.

• Required Experience: Must hold 5 years of clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Master's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Clinical (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Physical Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania; Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania; Licensed Occupational Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania

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, from senior management on down, 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.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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