Summarynn20 hours per week. No weekends or holidays. 1-2 closing shifts per week required (M-Th until 7pm, F until 5 pm). FT positions available.nnJob DescriptionnnPOSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the Physical Therapist position is to practice the art of physical therapy in accordance with the physician's instructions and Code of Ethics of the profession. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (newborn through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:nnEvaluates the patient's history and extracts precautions, contraindications, diagnoses, goals, potential and any pertinent information that would affect treatment.nnEvaluates the patient with objective measurements.nnInterprets evaluation findings and discusses them with the patient, family, significant others, and treatment team.nnDevelops treatment goals and plans which may include intervention/adaptation strategies within the realm of the physician's prescription and makes recommendations to the physician concerning the patient's treatment.nnSupervises physical therapists' assistants or aides in the performance of treatment procedure.nnCoordinates treatment plan with the patient, family, significant others, and treatment team through active participation in meetings and departmental conferences.nnImplements treatment plans and supervises the patient's use of equipment and takes the necessary precautions in implementing the prescribed treatment.nnMonitors and re-evaluates the patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment in agreement with the physician.nnMaintains documentation in the patient's records of evaluation, treatment, assessment, and plan.nnComplies with the established standards, policies, procedures; including billing, reimbursement, scheduling and emergency procedures according to departmental guidelines.nnDevelops appropriate home or community programming to maintain or enhance the performance of the patients in their environment. Participates with the multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of discharge planning including determination of appropriate home or community programming, home equipment, and patient/family education. Terminates services per physician’s orders, or when goals have been achieved.nnMaintains and monitors own work schedule and that of team.nnReviews the quality and appropriateness of the services delivered for effectiveness and efficiency using predetermined quality assurance criteria.nnParticipates in Physical Therapy student programs under the supervision of the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education.nn.Attends and documents participation in staff meetings and mandatory or voluntary in service programs. Participates on sectional and departmental Participates on sectional and departmental shared governance committees. Develops and provides in service education to paraprofessionals and the community.nnSECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:nnPerforms basic housekeeping, supply, and maintenance functions.nnAssists in directing and transporting patients.nnOther duties as assigned.nnJOB REQUIREMENTSnnMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:nnBachelor of Science degree, as well as PA licensure, issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy.nnMaster of Science degree is preferred.nnCPR certification.nnPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:nn• One (1) year of general physical therapy experience.nnDisclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.nnBenefits At A Glance:nnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:nn100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesnnPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysnnShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsnnHealth, Dental and Vision CoveragennShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilitynnRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingnnChild Care SubsidiesnnOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesnnDisclaimernnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.nnSearch Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.nnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.nnOutpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.