Per Diem Physical Therapist – Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, developing plans of care to restore function and independence. The role supports Home Care and per diem assignments across multiple locations, with flexible day shift responsibilities and clinical excellence.

You will apply evidence-based therapy, document progress, coordinate with physicians and caregivers, and provide compassionate patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Pennsylvania PT license upon hire.
• Ability to work at multiple locations; per diem assignment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to restore function and independence.
• Develop and update plans of care with patient and family.
• Document progress and communicate with team and physicians.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and patient education.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Home care travel

Per Diem work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree Physical Therapy

Doctorate Physical Therapy

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, developing plans of care to restore function and independence. The role supports Home Care and per diem assignments across multiple locations, with flexible day shift responsibilities and clinical excellence.

You will apply evidence-based therapy, document progress, coordinate with physicians and caregivers, and provide compassionate patient education.