Outpatient Physical Therapist — Restore Mobility & Wellness

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments to maximize function.

You will design individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and work within PA or NJ state guidelines based on work location. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to service excellence standards, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a physical therapist in an outpatient setting.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develops a treatment plan to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Provides skilled interventions tailored to patient needs using appropriate techniques, modalities and equipment.
• Collaborates with patients to set short- and long-term goals.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care providers while ensuring confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
• Manages patients to improve movement, pain, function, and prevent disability through direct or indirect treatments or referrals as appropriate.
• Establishes and updates diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care based on evidence and clinical judgment.
• Maintains and reviews patient records including evaluative findings, treatment responses and changes in status.
• Educates patients and families about prognosis and care options.

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments to maximize function.

You will design individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and work within PA or NJ state guidelines based on work location. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to service excellence standards, and ongoing professional development.