In-Home PT: Restore Mobility & Independence

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home health services in Bethlehem, PA.

You will evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and deliver therapy in patients' residences while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to maximize independence and comfort. Responsibilities include administering modalities, supervising assistants, documenting progress, and planning discharge in compliance with agency policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• Evaluates and treats patients per physician orders.
• Develops short and long-term goals for therapy.
• Documents progress and updates plans of care.
• Coordinates with Rehab Program Manager and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluation to identify deficits and establish a treatment plan.
• Treats patients with exercises, massage, heat/cold to relieve pain and restore function.
• Directs active and passive exercises including gait and ADLs.
• Uses modalities such as ultrasound and thermal therapy.
• Arranges outpatient therapy when home-based procedures are not feasible.
• Observes patient response and communicates changes to physician.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants as required.
• Instructs patients and families on equipment use and home care.
• Plans discharge and ensures safe transition from home care.

Skills

Initial evaluation

Plan of treatment

Therapeutic exercises

Gait training

ADL training

Team collaboration

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Physical Therapy degree

CPR certification

Job description

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home health services in Bethlehem, PA.

You will evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and deliver therapy in patients' residences while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to maximize independence and comfort. Responsibilities include administering modalities, supervising assistants, documenting progress, and planning discharge in compliance with agency policies and regulatory