Physical Therapist- Chambersburg Hospital- PRN

PRN (As Needed)

Monday - Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts

Weekend and holiday rotation

Position Function: Under the direction of a Clinical Manager, assists with assessing, planning, implementing Physical Therapy to patients. Maintains the operational aspects of the therapy unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. Further contributes to the Physical Medicine Department, Hospital and the American Physical Therapy Association through support of philosophy, objectives, educational and research efforts. Is responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff, students and volunteers as delegated by department administrative personnel. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.

Unit Based Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Job Class Specifics:
High Productivity:
1. Thinks globally by considering the needs of the facility, department and organization.
2. Communicate needs to manage and modify schedule to maximize productivity.
3. Utilizes any down time to complete needed tasks.
4. Demonstrates multi-tasking by managing the environment of care while balancing patient care needs.
5. Demonstrates multi-tasking by grouping like tasks and patients to maximize efficiency.
6. Sets goals and objectives for each treatment session that prioritizes patient needs and are consistent with the time frame schedule.
7. Organizes tasks for the day and completes them by end of shift.
8. Documentation is completed by real time unless prohibited by patient care and is then done in a timely manner.
9. Delegate tasks to assistants and support personnel to maximize staff efficiency.
10. Adapts treatment plan to available resources.
11. Flexible to provide patient care to multiple treatment areas within the department.
12. Recognizes and adapts personal style to meet the "Model of Care" Expectations.
13. Consistently meets or exceeds the established productivity expectations of the department without use of overtime and with expected or superior clinical outcome.

Physical and Mental Requirements: : Classified as medium work by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: May exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible (up to 10 pounds) force constantly in order to move objects.
- Stands frequently on tile or carpet during a normal shift.
- Walks throughout hospital frequently.
- Sits on a hard or cushioned chair occasionally.
- Lifts up to 20 pounds to and from floor to waist level on an occasional basis.
- Carries up to 15 pounds occasionally for distances of up to 50 feet.
- Pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Occasionally bends from higher to lower levels.
- Frequently twisting, squatting, and kneeling during a normal shift.
- Reaches occasionally to heights of up to two feet overhead.
- Manual dexterity and digital sensitivity (i.e. operate keyboard, program equipment, etc.)
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Near-visual acuity with color perception in order to view computer screen, decipher fine print, etc. Depth perception within normal limits required for wound clinic assignment.
- Auditory acuity; able to hear telephone conversation, overhead pagers, alarms and normal voice tones when not facing the individual.
Mental Demands:
- Able to effectively manage multiple clinical situations simultaneously.
- Able to perceive the "total long term" clinical picture and progress towards long term goal(s) in positive increments.
- Understands and demonstrates good mental health.
- Demonstrates ability to work under pressure deadlines and situations with positive outcomes.
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
- Able to establish priorities among the essential functions of the job and to coordinate and communicate these functions with other care providers and "customers" to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.

Certifications/Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required. Certification and Licensure as an Athletic Trainer or Other Certification and/or Specialization to meet departmental need preferred.