Physical Therapist

Interim HealthCare - Allentown, PA•Allentown, PA

22d•$65 - $125•Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Health Physical Therapist serving the Allentown area, you will provide personalized, home-based therapy to patients who have lost strength, mobility, or functionality due to illness or injury. You will help patients manage pain, regain mobility, and work toward goals tailored to their daily lives. You will collaborate with a home health team and support patients and families in understanding and following the plan of care. Interim HealthCare describes its culture as family-oriented, appreciative of therapists, and focused on putting patients first. The organization operates through more than 300 offices and states that it was founded in 1966 as the nation’s first home care company.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist program.
Active Pennsylvania PT license.
At least 2 years of physical therapy experience; home healthcare experience is preferred.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

Home healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength, or functionality due to illness or injury.
Work with a home health team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, and SLP, focusing on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress, and modify the care plan as needed.
Assist patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility.
Educate patients about their plan of care, established goals, exercises, and self-care.
Coach family members on the plan of care, therapy goals, and safely assisting with exercises.