Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Care Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health network, ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and honored with the Magnet(tm) distinction for nursing excellence. Several of its hospitals received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, focusing on delivering the best health care. The Physical Therapist (PT) in Home Care evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve maximum independence. This role involves assessing patient conditions based on physician diagnoses, developing and updating individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients/families to help them return to their prior level of function. The PT improves quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education, assisting individuals in achieving fitness goals, regaining independence, and leading active lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy
Ability to work at various locations per diem.
Knowledge of best practices in physical therapy.
Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy
1 year clinical experience for Home Care Physical

Responsibilities

Establishes and implements appropriate physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
Provides physical therapy treatment consistent with the patients' needs assessment.
Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies physical therapy plans accordingly.
Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to supervisor, physician(s), and other team members.
Implements a physical therapy plan of care to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
Establishes a physical therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.