Full-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist, Lymphedema/Cancer Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Macungie, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, upon physician referral, to maximize the patient’s functional abilities.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program or physical therapy certificate.
• Current CPR certification.
• Successful completion of required affiliations.
• Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time.
• Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines.
• Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature.
• Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.
• Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients
• Documents patient evaluation, patient cares plans, and treatment progress on Medical Records, completes Medicare recertification’s and discharge planning.
• Supervises PT and PTA students and observers as assigned.
• Assists in developing and implementing department programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees