Physical Therapist
Surgical Care Affiliates
Washington, PA
Sign-On Bonus

Physical Therapist Hourly, Pool - Advanced Surgical Hospital

Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge: We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business. We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care. We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients. We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines. The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU. Responsibilities Advanced Surgical Hospital located in Washington, PA is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist. The ideal candidate will have both outpatient experience and acute care inpatient experience. The candidate can expect to work mainly in the outpatient clinic but will also be required to work in our orthopedic inpatient unit as needed. Implements with minimal supervision quality physical therapy services for patients and their caregivers in accordance with the physical therapy practices of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The physical therapist will develop treatment plans, supervise, rehab techs, physical therapy assistants (PTA's), and contributes to case management (as appropriate), while providing quality patient care. The physical therapist will maintain a positive level of interaction with the facilities and its clients, while expanding relations with the community, future patients and other staff in the building. Essential Job Functions: The PT will interpret the Commonwealth of Pa practice act and adhere to the laws that govern how PT's may practice. Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients needing PT; services which are deemed medically necessary by a physician. Thoroughly complete all necessary documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, communications to physicians, etc…) in a timely fashion that are easily read and understood in order to meet insurance and other guidelines. Attend / actively participate in any facility meetings deemed necessary by the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Will maintain and open line of communication with other staff, referring physicians, patients and their caregivers. The PT must positively demonstrate good working knowledge of orthopedic, neuromuscular, industrial and cumulative trauma disorders The PT must have knowledge and experience with modalities such as Interferential current (IFC), Ultrasound, TENS, NMES, BTE, Hot / Cold packs, and other forms of superficial and thermal modalities. The PT will utilize their time efficiently / effectively to ensure that they meet the productivity requirements set by administration. The PT may be asked to present an in-service to a community organization, physician's office, school(s), community event, etc… The PT will demonstrate the ability to administer therapeutic exercise, PRE's, etc… in accordance to the physician's plan of care The PT will communicate clinical findings following an evaluation and verbalize those findings to the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Maintain channels of communication, in a respectful manner, with other rehab staff, physicians, patients, caregivers/family members, among others at all times Additional roles to be determined by the Director of Rehabilitation Services Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy school as sanctioned by the APTA Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Membership in professional organizations is optional Current CPR certification USD $40.00/Hr. USD $40.00/Hr. Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy school as sanctioned by the APTA Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Membership in professional organizations is optional Current CPR certification Advanced Surgical Hospital located in Washington, PA is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist. The ideal candidate will have both outpatient experience and acute care inpatient experience. The candidate can expect to work mainly in the outpatient clinic but will also be required to work in our orthopedic inpatient unit as needed. Implements with minimal supervision quality physical therapy services for patients and their caregivers in accordance with the physical therapy practices of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The physical therapist will develop treatment plans, supervise, rehab techs, physical therapy assistants (PTA's), and contributes to case management (as appropriate), while providing quality patient care. The physical therapist will maintain a positive level of interaction with the facilities and its clients, while expanding relations with the community, future patients and other staff in the building. Essential Job Functions: The PT will interpret the Commonwealth of Pa practice act and adhere to the laws that govern how PT's may practice. Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients needing PT; services which are deemed medically necessary by a physician. Thoroughly complete all necessary documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, communications to physicians, etc…) in a timely fashion that are easily read and understood in order to meet insurance and other guidelines. Attend / actively participate in any facility meetings deemed necessary by the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Will maintain and open line of communication with other staff, referring physicians, patients and their caregivers. The PT must positively demonstrate good working knowledge of orthopedic, neuromuscular, industrial and cumulative trauma disorders The PT must have knowledge and experience with modalities such as Interferential current (IFC), Ultrasound, TENS, NMES, BTE, Hot / Cold packs, and other forms of superficial and thermal modalities. The PT will utilize their time efficiently / effectively to ensure that they meet the productivity requirements set by administration. The PT may be asked to present an in-service to a community organization, physician's office, school(s), community event, etc… The PT will demonstrate the ability to administer therapeutic exercise, PRE's, etc… in accordance to the physician's plan of care The PT will communicate clinical findings following an evaluation and verbalize those findings to the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Maintain channels of communication, in a respectful manner, with other rehab staff, physicians, patients, caregivers/family members, among others at all times Additional roles to be determined by the Director of Rehabilitation Services