Physical Therapist (Up to $10,000 Sign On) - Palmerton, PA

FOX Rehabilitation•Palmerton, PA

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life. The role includes evaluations, individualized plans of care, evidence-based treatment, documentation, patient and caregiver education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The position offers autonomy to create, manage, and adjust a treatment schedule and build lasting relationships with patients. FOX describes multiple employment pathways: full-time and part-time salaried roles, and PRN / FOX Flex work paid per unit. Benefits apply to eligible roles, with part-time benefit eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is noted in the job title.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
Ability to wear PPE when required.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
Document effectively in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists.
Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
401(k) with company match.
Unlimited continuing education access.
Professional certification reimbursement.
Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources.
Employee referral bonuses.
Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new graduates, supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating articles or social content.
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.