Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Overview

Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:

PA:
Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:30a-4:00p, 9:30a-6:00p, varied

Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz

Penn State Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient Pediatric program at our East Campus located at 30 Hope Drive in Hershey, PA. You will have the opportunity to work in an academic medical setting alongside a team of seasoned therapists (Occupational, Physical, and Speech). You will work closely with Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, and primary care providers, amongst others, in treating children with a variety of conditions including by not limited to neurologic, orthopedic, and developmental.

As a member of an academic medical center there is strong focus on education and training with opportunities to participate in rounds/educational events and to mentor students and medical residents. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in pediatrics.

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE certified program and completion of clinical rotations required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist by the state of employment. If working under a temporary license, Physical Therapy license in the state of employment must be obtained within three (3) months of employment.
• BLS certification prior to orientation completion

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.

• 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.

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.

Union: Non Bargained