Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, PA

Full-time

Dickson City, PA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Physical Therapist - Per Diem role at Lehigh Valley Health Network involves evaluating, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy programs aimed at restoring function and preventing disability in patients. The position requires collaboration with patients and their families to develop and update care plans, utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques to improve quality of life and help patients achieve their fitness goals. This role is essential in providing compassionate and competent care to patients across various locations as needed.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Ability to work at various locations per diem
• Knowledge of best practices in physical therapy
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses
• 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
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice-to-haves

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