Part-Time Physical Therapist — Restore Function & Independence

Good-Shepherd-Rehabilitation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation in Allentown, PA, is seeking a part-time physical therapist (less than 20 hours per week) for day/evening shifts. The role focuses on planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing care, coordinating with the care team and families, documenting interventions, and ensuring quality and safety in care delivery within the rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient rehabilitation care requirements by assessing patient condition upon physician order and at regular intervals during the shift
• Plans, implements and evaluates rehabilitative care by setting goals and coordinating with the health-care team and families; documents interventions and revises care plans as needed
• Provides information to patients and healthcare team by meeting them and offering educational information related to treatments and continuing care requirements; answers questions and requests
• Monitors delivery of care through patient rounds, documenting care, identifying improvements, addressing deviations in the care plan, and communicating with care management
• Assures quality of care by upholding hospital standards, measuring outcomes, and adhering to licensure and accreditation requirements
• Protects self, coworkers, and patients by following infection-control policies and procedures
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights and providing emotional support

Job description

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation in Allentown, PA, is seeking a part-time physical therapist (less than 20 hours per week) for day/evening shifts. The role focuses on planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing care, coordinating with the care team and families, documenting interventions, and ensuring quality and safety in care delivery within the rehabilitation