Physical Therapist (Part-time/New Danville Pa.)

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Physical Therapist (Part-time/New Danville Pa.)

Job ID: 318899

Category: Physical/Occupational Therapy

Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS

Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

Work Schedule: FT

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

School Physical Therapist

School Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm/ Part-time/20 Hours Per Week/Variable Hours

Location: Catherine Hershey Schools-New Danville Pa.

POSITION 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 adolescent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Serving children aged six weeks to five years at CHS programs • Conduct developmental screenings and assessment
• Deliver treatment services and provide evaluation, and recommended services for children experiencing physical delays in gross motor and/or adaptive functioning by providing skills practice and exercises to build strength and progress in the areas of deficit
• Maintain effective communication with families and all CHS departments
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines and participate in the Child support team to determine best practices and care for children • Consultation with parents/caregivers to recommend interventions, skills practices and strategies
• Provide CHS center staff with recommendations on classroom accommodations or equipment to facilitate skill development
• Maintain documentation in accordance with CHS guidelines
• Ensure that progress is effectively represented in documentation
• Collaborate with additional external partners in creating and implementing child's plan of care
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of CHS, DHS, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient rights
• Ability to work in a team-like atmosphere, collaborating with an team of therapists, teaching staff, family success team and families
• Exhibiting positive relations towards children and faculty when responding to questions and communications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree, as well as PA licensure, issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Master of Science degree is preferred.
• CPR certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of general physical therapy experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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