Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Assesses patient condition based on the referring physician’s diagnosis and develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family. Uses prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education to improve or facilitate quality of life and help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain independence, and lead active lives. The position establishes and implements individualized physical therapy plans using skilled, evidence-based techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities. It provides treatment consistent with patient needs, reassesses patients and modifies plans as indicated, communicates progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and team members, and develops measurable goals and time frames. Care is age- and population-specific and uses a developmental, patient- and family-directed approach. The role also includes appropriate supervision, cost-effective care consistent with departmental billing guidelines, and documentation in accordance with policy, standards, and regulatory requirements. This is an onsite, per-diem position with variable shifts and hours at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City. The role may require working at various locations and traveling to home-care patient assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Ability to work at various locations on a per-diem basis.
- Knowledge of best practices in physical therapy.
- Sound clinical reasoning to synthesize evaluation data and identify treatment diagnoses.
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
- Ability to communicate with patients, family, and coworkers in a friendly, supportive manner.
- Ability to travel to patient-care assignments for Home Care.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
- Licensed Physical Therapist credential for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- One year of clinical experience for Home Care.
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement appropriate physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
- Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, evidence-based techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
- Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with patients’ assessed needs.
- Reassess patients when indicated and modify physical therapy plans accordingly.
- Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members.
- Deliver care based on age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental and patient/family-directed approach.
- Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
- Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames.
- Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
- Complete and submit documentation in accordance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
