Acute Rehab Physical Therapist: High-Impact Patient Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for its Acute Rehabilitation Center in Sellersville, PA. The role involves patient evaluations, establishing treatment goals, and implementing therapy programs tailored to restoring function and alleviating pain.

The ideal candidate must hold a current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, and a Doctorate Degree is preferred. Responsibilities also include supervising support staff and documenting patient care activities.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and administers physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients.
• Establishes short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
• Documents evaluations and patient progress accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately.
• Document patient progress and discharge summaries.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and aides.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic exercises

Patient supervision

Assistive device fitting

Discharge planning

Education

Current Physical Therapist license

Doctorate Degree preferred

Tools

Therapeutic modalities

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for its Acute Rehabilitation Center in Sellersville, PA. The role involves patient evaluations, establishing treatment goals, and implementing therapy programs tailored to restoring function and alleviating pain.

The ideal candidate must hold a current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, and a Doctorate Degree is preferred. Responsibilities also include supervising support staff and documenting patient care activities.