Per Diem Acute Rehab PT (Weekend Rotation)

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Acute Rehab Centers at Bethlehem and Sacred Heart campuses. Weekend work is required, with at least one weekend day every four weeks and availability on weekdays.

You will evaluate and treat patients to restore function, provide pain relief and prevent disability following disease or injury. Current PA/NJ PT licensure and CPR certification are required; a Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in PA or NJ as required by work location.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately.
• Establishes realistic short- and long-term goals with patients.
• Performs therapeutic exercises and modalities as prescribed.
• Implements progressive treatment plans based on findings.
• Documents progress notes and discharge summaries timely.
• Supervises PTAs and aides on-site.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and scheduling.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

CPR certified

Education

State Physical Therapist license PA/NJ

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Acute Rehab Centers at Bethlehem and Sacred Heart campuses. Weekend work is required, with at least one weekend day every four weeks and availability on weekdays.

You will evaluate and treat patients to restore function, provide pain relief and prevent disability following disease or injury. Current PA/NJ PT licensure and CPR certification are required; a Doctorate is preferred.