Physical Therapist Clinical Resident

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development. As a PT Clinical Resident, you will work alongside expert physical therapists, gaining advanced clinical knowledge and skills while pursuing board certification. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in both direct patient care and educational activities, ensuring a well-rounded experience in a nationally recognized health network. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that values teamwork, compassion, and innovation in delivering exceptional health care.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician pursuing specialization in physical therapy.
• Acquires advanced clinical knowledge through mentored experiences.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients' physical therapy needs.
• Develop treatment plans to maximize patient function.
• Engage in departmental activities to promote staff education.

Skills

Clinical Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Practice

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Day Shift, while in inpatient acute and inpatient rehab: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; while in outpatient setting: Monday-Friday, variable schedule 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce.

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Summary:

The PT Clinical Resident is a licensed clinician with strong clinical knowledge and skills, pursuing specialization in physical therapy with the goal of achieving board certification. The resident will acquire advanced evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills while working with clinical specialist physical therapists and advanced practitioners. The residency program is designed to enhance the resident's knowledge and skills through higher education, evidence-based practice, and management of focused patient populations via mentored experiences. In addition to direct patient care, the resident has clinical and nonclinical responsibilities including coursework, research, and teaching in their clinical subspecialty. LVHN supports professional development through exposure to clinical opportunities and financial assistance for educational and certification requirements.

Job Duties:

1. Examines and evaluates patients' physical therapy needs, formulates diagnoses, and develops treatment plans aimed at maximizing function.
2. Completes required educational activities such as readings, self-learning modules, courses, and workshops.
3. Assists with orientation of new staff, participates in committees, supervises students and aides, and helps develop/revise practice standards.
4. Participates in performance improvement initiatives within their area of expertise.
5. Engages in departmental activities to promote staff education and protocol development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Physical Demands:

Lift and carry 25 lbs., frequent sitting/standing, keyboard use, and activities specific to role including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Job description may be revised as needed to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

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