Physical Therapist - Orefield Outpatient Rehab

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers a dynamic environment for health professionals committed to excellence and patient-centered care.

Sign on bonus eligible.

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, and improves life quality through prescribed exercise, hands‑on care, and patient education.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in 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.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire)
• PT – Licensed Physical Therapist – State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire)

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

Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. Examples: push/pull patients on bed or 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 such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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Req
-JR136132