Outpatient Bilingual (Spanish) Physical Therapist, Multiple Locations

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution dedicated to excellence in patient care! As a Bilingual Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients across multiple locations, ensuring personalized and effective therapy sessions. Enjoy a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship and specialized residencies. With a commitment to quality care and a culture recognized as a Top Workplace, this role offers a fulfilling career path where your skills will make a significant impact on patients’ lives. If you're passionate about helping others and seeking a collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Bonus Opportunities

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off Options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

Corporate Discount Plans

1:1 Mentorship

Accredited Residencies and Fellowship Opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients while documenting care plans and progress.
• Supervise PT and PTA students and assist in department program development.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Documentation

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Tools

Medical Records Software

Job description

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Outpatient Bilingual (Spanish) Physical Therapist, Multiple Locations

Apply locations Nazareth, PA - 4059 Jandy Blvd Tamaqua, PA - 120 Pine Street Pocono Summit, Pa - 174 Harvest Lane Bethlehem, PA - 1174 Illicks Mill Rd Hazleton, PA - 1097 N. Church Street time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R109581

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Whether you are a new grad seeking opportunities for professional growth and development or an experienced therapist searching for leadership possibilities and collaboration with skilled peers, Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s should be your top choice!

St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey with a culture that’s second to none. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. Here at SLPT, we strive to exceed patient expectations with quality patient focused care that creates life-changing outcomes with every interaction. We understand the importance of 1:1 care. As such, patients are scheduled to guarantee that our therapists have ample time during their treatment sessions.

Our Generous Benefits:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Opportunities
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Time Off options that allow you flexibility to maintain a work-life balance
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Corporate discount plans
• 1:1 Mentorship
• Accredited residencies and spine fellowship opportunities

There are a variety of specialties available in our network to expand your skill set and strengthen your knowledge with specific patient populations including:

• Orthopedics
• Neurological
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Men's & Women's Health
• Sports
• Hand Therapy
• Oncology & Lymphedema

Locations- Openings will vary by location availability (over 55 locations and expanding in the Allentown, Berks, Bethlehem, Easton, Monroe, Miners, Upper Bucks, and Warren regions)

Float opportunities to work at multiple locations with flexible scheduling and incentives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates and treats patients
• Documents patient evaluation, patient cares plans, and treatment progress on Medical Records, completes Medicare recertification’s and discharge planning.
• Supervises PT and PTA students and observers as assigned.
• Assists in developing and implementing department programs.

EDUCATION:

Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of required license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey. Current Basic Life Support certification.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

SHIFT DETAILS:

• Full time, 36-40 hours per week
• Part time, 16-36 hours per week

• Per diem, 16 hours or less per week

Locations open Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on location. Closed for the 6 major Holidays with pay dependent on FTE status.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you areencouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications andlicenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Luke’s has been named the Top Workplace in the large employer category by the Morning Call. This is the second year in a row that St. Luke’s has been recognized as a Top Workplace. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be designated a Top Workplace in 2024.

In 2024, St. Luke's was named one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads, a top 10 ranked employer in Pennsylvania and the #1 ranked health care employer in the state by Forbes Magazine.