CONTRACTED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
UHS
Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing the needs of patients and establishing treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health. The physical therapist provides treatment, documents, and integrates their findings as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team approach.
Job description
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing the needs of patients and establishing treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health. The physical therapist provides treatment, documents, and integrates their findings as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team approach.
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adults and dually diagnosed patients.
- Education: Master's degree in Physical Therapy required.
- Experience: Experience working with a mental health population highly preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Physical Therapist license required.
- Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.
- Supervision Received: Medical Director – Internal Medicine
- Supervision Exercised: N/A
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment and tools and equipment necessary to perform recreational therapy.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy required
- Physical Therapist license required
- Experience working with a mental health population highly preferred
- Prefer knowledge of group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Physical agility to manage patients
- Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
- Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.