Physical Therapy Clinician — Restore Function & Independence

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across multiple sites in the Walnutport Rehabilitation Services area. You will design and adjust plans of care to help patients regain independence and return to daily activities.

The role requires travel to Home Care assignments, strong clinical reasoning, and excellent communication with patients and the care team. Per diem availability may be needed to cover varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Physical Therapy.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification - Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• PT licensed in Pennsylvania upon hire.
• Ability to travel to Home Care patient assignments.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Per diem availability

Travel to patient care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across multiple sites in the Walnutport Rehabilitation Services area. You will design and adjust plans of care to help patients regain independence and return to daily activities.

The role requires travel to Home Care assignments, strong clinical reasoning, and excellent communication with patients and the care team. Per diem availability may be needed to cover varied shifts.