Lymphedema Care Specialist, Physical Therapist

sluhn; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments to maximize functional abilities. You will design individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families to promote health and wellness.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations, skilled interventions, goal setting, and collaboration with care teams. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develops a treatment plan to improve movement and reduce pain.
• Provides skilled interventions tailored to patient needs using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Collaborates with patients to set short- and long-term goals.
• Maintains patient records, documents progress, and communicates with families and other providers.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Doctoral/Master's/Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments to maximize functional abilities. You will design individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families to promote health and wellness.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations, skilled interventions, goal setting, and collaboration with care teams. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, and ongoing professional development.