Physical Therapist -Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Monroe

Interim HealthCare - Allentown, PA•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services to treat impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status. Services and interventions must follow the patient’s plan of care, accepted professional standards of physical therapy practice, applicable laws and regulations, and applicable Interim HealthCare policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist evaluates patient function and equipment needs, helps develop and evaluate the plan of care, delivers physician-ordered treatment, monitors patient status and progress, and coordinates care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role also includes documentation, participation in quality and training activities, and supervision of assigned staff.

Requirements

Current licensure, if applicable, as a physical therapist in the state or states where the employee will practice.
Proof of current CPR certification, according to organization-specific policy.
Basic understanding of computers and workplace software.
Ability to work with people, function under stress, use clinical judgment, be creative, and accept challenges.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions related to patient care and treatment equipment.
Ability to visually and aurally observe and assess patients.
Ability to manage changes related to patient needs and scheduling.
Proof of a valid driver's license, if applicable.
Proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignments involve driving a personal vehicle to transport patients.
Ability to meet applicable health requirements for providing patient care.
Ability to travel constantly within the office’s service area between assignments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and/or evening hours as needed.
Ability to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach freely; lift, reposition, and transfer patients; and grasp and manipulate objects.
Ability to perform heavy physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 pounds, as well as stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, standing, sitting, walking, reaching, and climbing stairs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of physical therapist experience in the past five years relevant to the assigned patient population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician or other licensed practitioner in evaluating patient function, performance, and equipment needs, and in developing treatment plans and goals.
Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at assigned times.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments.
Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregivers.
Provide services ordered by the physician and interventions consistent with the physician-certified plan of care and professional standards.
Regularly assess changes in patient status, determine whether services should be modified, perform re-evaluations, and obtain revised physician orders as indicated.
Advise and consult with family members and caregivers to support patient progress and discharge planning.
Counsel and educate patients, families, and caregivers to promote progress toward established goals and meet healthcare-related needs.
Communicate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, physicians, and other appropriate practitioners to coordinate care and discharge planning.
Complete and submit timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation of treatment, patient response, and progress toward goals.
Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program.
Participate in requested in-services or training.
Participate in the Office’s Emergency Preparedness program as requested.
Supervise assigned professional and paraprofessional staff, including physical therapist assistants.
Access personal health information necessary to fulfill assigned duties, consistent with organizational policies.
Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.