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.
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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
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
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-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 Skills Leads Others; Rehabilitation Practices/Programs; Acts Decisively; Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance; Rehab Assessment And Care About GeisingerFounded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionGeisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & ValuesEverything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.