Per Diem PT - Restore Function Independence

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician.

Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their prior level of function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and PA license upon hire.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in evaluations and diagnoses.
• Communicates with patients, family and team in a friendly, supportive manner.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plans to restore function and reduce disability.
• Provides hands-on therapy and patient education per plan of care.
• Performs reassessment and updates plan as needed.
• Documents progress and coordinates with supervisors and physicians.
• Ensures cost-efficient care in accordance with billing guidelines.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Flexibility

Home care travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Master's Degree Physical Therapy

Doctorate Physical Therapy

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician.

Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their prior level of function.