Physical Therapist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist for Home Care with an emphasis on restoring function and promoting independence. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work within a collaborative team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care at the Muhlenberg location.

The role requires PA licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to travel to patient care assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Pennsylvania PT license upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only.
• Strong clinical reasoning and knowledge of PT techniques.
• Clear and compassionate communication with patients, families, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements physical therapy plans of care to restore function and prevent disability.
• Implements individualized treatment using evidence-based techniques such as therapeutic exercises and manual therapy.
• Provides PT treatment aligned with patients' needs assessment and goals.
• Performs reassessments and adjusts plans as needed.
• Communicates patient progress to supervisor, physicians, and team members.
• Delivers care using age- and population-specific approaches; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Maintains documentation and adheres to billing guidelines.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Travel to patients

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in PT (preferred)

Job description

Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

• Establishes and implements appropriate physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
• Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
• Provides physical therapy treatment consistent with the patients' needs assessment.
• Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies physical therapy plans accordingly.
• Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to supervisor, physician(s), and other team members.
• Implements a physical therapy plan of care to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
• Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Establishes a physical therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
• Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
• Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques.
• Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• Upon Hire PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy
• 1 year clinical experience for Home Care Physical

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Company Culture

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Work Schedule and Location

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd
• Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
• Department: 1004-06139 Acute Care-PT-MH
• Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.
• Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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