Per Diem PTA: Grow with a Leading Health Network

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care under a physical therapist, teaching patients exercises for mobility, strength, and coordination, and training on the use of assistive devices. You will help patients walk with crutches, canes, or walkers, and demonstrate the use of physical agents and modalities.

Work across LVHN locations per diem with day shift availability.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in physical therapy assisting.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Ability to work at various locations per diem.
• Provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
• BLS certification (AHA) required upon hire for PTA in PA.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care to restore function.
• Instructs patients, families, and staff in exercises and mobility techniques.
• Recommends modifications to treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Applies modalities to aid recovery and pain relief.
• Completes documentation per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with supervising PT about patient progress.
• Selects and fits assistive devices for gait training and instructs patient on proper use.

Skills

Mentoring

Patient care

Safety

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

CPR/BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care under a physical therapist, teaching patients exercises for mobility, strength, and coordination, and training on the use of assistive devices. You will help patients walk with crutches, canes, or walkers, and demonstrate the use of physical agents and modalities.

Work across LVHN locations per diem with day shift availability.