Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

At Penn State Health Physical Therapy, we are excited to announce our significant expansion aimed at broadening our services and enhancing our commitment to exceptional patient care. This growth allows us to serve more individuals in our community, providing state-of-the-art treatments and comprehensive care. As we expand, we are eager to welcome talented and dedicated professionals to our team. We are currently seeking physical therapists with experience and training in orthopedics.

Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

As a Physical Therapist within the Penn State Health System you will have the opportunity to work in an academic medical setting alongside other Allied Health Professionals including Occupational and Speech Therapists providing comprehensive clinical care. Our Physical Therapy Department includes a team of experienced therapists with expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics, neurology, spine, pelvic floor and vestibular therapy.

You will work closely with our orthopedic and primary care providers in treating pre-operative, non-operative and post-operative patients with spine and peripheral joint injuries. Daily clinical caseload will include providing comprehensive care for general orthopedic patients as well as high school, college and recreational athletes. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 3 years? experience in orthopedic physical therapy with McKenzie Method training or willingness to be trained. Recent graduates who have had orthopedic focused clinical experience and a strong desire for working in orthopedic physical therapy will be considered. Our practice is known for its supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to professional development through our robust mentorship program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE certified program and completion of clinical rotations required.
• Must hold a PA license (or eligibility) in physical therapy.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health 

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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