Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

St. Luke's University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, you will work with patients who need to improve their mobility and function. You will direct patients in executing a plan of care established and supervised by a Physical Therapist. You will also document their progress and report any issues or concerns.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in an accredited physical therapy assistant program is required.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of certified physical therapist assistant program and affiliations.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude.
• Current license and certification as a physical therapy assistant in PA and/or NJ.
• Active CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient physical therapy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the treatment plan established by the physical therapist and adjust it as needed
• Assist patients with exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and other interventions
• Educate patients and their families on home exercises, precautions, and self-care
• Monitor patients' vital signs, pain level, and response to treatment
• Record patients' outcomes, goals, and discharge plans
• Communicate effectively with the physical therapist and other team members
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Comply with all ethical, legal, and professional standards
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Attend meetings as designated or requested.
• Accurately bills patient’s accounts for services rendered
• Provides in-services to PT department staff and others
• Participates in QI data collection/planning
• Attends multi-disciplinary meetings as applicable
• Cleans and orders supplies, as assigned by facility director, for daily operations
• Other related duties as assigned, e.g. peer record review

Benefits

• St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.
• for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.
• In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.
• in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree