At HARTZ Physical Therapy, we partner with employers across Lancaster County to reduce workers’ compensation costs, lower MOD rates, and return employees to work safely and efficiently.
Whether you’re a small local business or a large organization with a dedicated safety team, we provide responsive, relationship-driven care backed by measurable results.
Why Employers Choose HARTZ
✔ Appointments within 24 hours
✔ Six convenient Lancaster County locations
✔ Early morning & evening availability
✔ Clear, consistent employer communication
✔ Job-specific rehabilitation programs
We understand that every day an employee is out matters — to your operations and to your bottom line.
Lower Your MOD Rate Through Proactive Care
Your Experience Modification Rate (MOD) directly impacts your insurance premiums.
Our proactive approach helps reduce:
- Lost-time claims
- Extended recovery timelines
- Re-injury rates
- Unnecessary treatment delays
By focusing on early intervention, functional progression, and safe return-to-work planning, we help minimize claim duration and support long-term workforce health.
Prevention services include:
- Functional job-demand assessments
- Ergonomic recommendations
- Injury prevention education
- Post-offer employment testing
- On-site facility tours (upon request)
Prevention isn’t an expense — it’s a cost-control strategy.
Fast Access = Faster Recovery
Timely treatment significantly improves outcomes.
We offer:
- Evaluations scheduled within 24 hours
- Lancaster (2), Lititz, Ephrata, Manheim and Mount Joy locations
- Coordinated return-to-work planning
- Direct communication with physicians and case managers
Early care reduces chronicity, supports employee morale, and shortens claim duration.
Clear Communication. No Guesswork.
We work directly with:
- HR professionals
- Safety managers
- Case managers
- Physicians
You’ll receive:
- Timely progress updates
- Work status documentation
- Functional goal tracking
- Return-to-work recommendations
We make the process easier — not more complicated.
Results That Matter
Our workers’ compensation program focuses on:
- Reduced recovery timelines
- Safe, efficient return to work
- Decreased re-injury risk
- Improved employee engagement
- Strong physician collaboration
All care is administered or supervised by a licensed physical therapist and tailored to each employee’s job demands.
A Local Partner You Can Trust
As a locally rooted practice serving Lancaster County, we value long-term partnerships — not transactional relationships.
We support small businesses, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, school districts, and regional employers with the same level of responsiveness and care.
When your employees succeed, your business succeeds.
Let’s Build a Safer, Stronger Workforce
If you’re looking to add a reliable physical therapy partner to your workers’ compensation panel, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
👉 Contact us today to discuss employer partnerships.
For HR & Safety Managers
A Workers’ Compensation Partner You Can Rely On
Managing workplace injuries requires speed, clarity, and accountability. At HARTZ Physical Therapy, we support HR and Safety Managers with structured communication, measurable outcomes, and job-specific rehabilitation that protects both employees and your organization.
We understand that your priorities and our program is designed around these goals:
- Controlling claim costs
- Reducing lost-time days
- Lowering your MOD rate
- Preventing re-injury
- Ensuring compliance and proper documentation
- Supporting safe return-to-work transitions
What You Can Expect From Us - Rapid Response
- Appointments scheduled within 24 hours
- Immediate evaluation and functional planning
- Clear work status recommendations
Early intervention significantly reduces prolonged claims and delayed recovery.
Structured Communication
- Timely progress updates
- Direct physician communication
- Collaboration with case managers
- Functional goal tracking
- Return-to-work recommendations aligned with job demands
You won’t have to chase updates — we prioritize proactive communication.
Job-Specific Rehabilitation
We don’t just treat injuries — we prepare employees to safely return to their actual job tasks.
- Job-demand analysis
- Functional progression programs
- Simulated task training
- Modified duty planning support
This reduces re-injury risk and builds employee confidence before full-duty return.
Prevention & Risk Reduction Support
Beyond injury treatment, we offer:
- On-site facility tours (upon request)
- Ergonomic recommendations
- Injury trend insight
- In-service education for staff
- Post-offer employment testing
Our goal is to help you reduce claims before they happen.
Need Immediate Assistance for an Injured Employee?
Call us directly at for same-day or next-day scheduling.
Lititz: 717-625-2228
Lancaster East: 717-396-7766
Lancaster West: 717-735-8880
Ephrata: 717-738-0004
Mount Joy: 717-492-8708
Manheim: 717-844-6500
Or complete our employer contact form and a team member will respond promptly.
Physical Therapy At Work: Ergonomics and Posture: The science of designing or arranging workspaces, tools, and tasks to fit the person using them.
References:
OSHA / Workplace Safety References:
https://www.osha.gov/workers-compensation
https://www.osha.giv/ergonomics
Workers’ Compensation Resources:
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/workcomp
https://www.dli.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Industry Associations / Employer Guidance:
https://www.nyspra.org/
https://www.ahrm.org/
Insurance/Claims Insights