Part Time Physical Therapist

St. Lukes Hospital•Tamaqua, PA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with physical impairments and functional limitations to maximize their functional abilities. The role involves designing and implementing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families about preventing or managing conditions, and promoting optimal health and wellness. New graduates are welcome, and mentorship is available. The Physical Therapist works within applicable state practice guidelines and adheres to professional ethical, legal, and regulatory standards. The role includes patient care, documentation, education, collaboration, supervision as assigned, department support, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Requirements

Doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program, or a physical therapy certificate.
Current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, depending on work location.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
CPR certification required.
Successful completion of required affiliations.
Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including sitting for up to 90 minutes, standing for 30 to 45 minutes consecutively, manipulating machine dials, occasionally bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level, and lifting or moving and pushing or pulling patients weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use tactile sensation to assess muscle spasms, texture, and skin temperature, and sufficient hearing and vision for normal conversation, general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work within the practice guidelines defined by applicable Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develop treatment plans to improve mobility, manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
Provide skilled interventions tailored to patients’ needs and preferences using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipment.
Collaborate with patients to establish short- and long-term goals.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and other health care providers while maintaining informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
Manage patients through direct or indirect treatment, or referral to another provider when appropriate.
Establish and update diagnoses, prognoses, and plans of care using clinical reasoning and the best available evidence.
Review and document patient medical history, evaluation findings, treatment plans, responses to treatment, and changes in status.
Educate patients and family members about prognosis and care options.
Assist in developing and implementing department programs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development.
Monitor and document patient progress, outcomes, and satisfaction.
Share clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient care.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, PT and PTA students, and observers as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Network and departmental policies, including employee, patient, and environmental safety requirements.
Demonstrate Service Excellence and performance improvement in clinical care, customer service, operations, and safety.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
Comply with attendance and dress code policies.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment range, growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of patients treated.
Attend designated or requested meetings, including multidisciplinary meetings as applicable.
Accurately bill patient accounts for services rendered.
Provide in-services to Physical Therapy department staff and others.
Participate in quality improvement data collection and planning.
Clean and order supplies as assigned by the facility director.
Perform other related duties as assigned, such as peer record review.