Per Diem Physical Therapist, Acute Rehab Center, Bethlehem & Sacred Heart Campuses, Weekend and Weekday needs

St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in an acute care setting. Treatment aims to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. The position serves pediatric patients (2 months–12 years), adolescents (13–17 years), adults (18–65 years), and geriatric patients (66+ years) at the Acute Rehab Centers at the Bethlehem and Sacred Heart campuses. The role requires working at least one weekend day every four weeks; weekday availability is also sought.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location.
Current CPR certification.
Successful completion of required affiliations and/or continuing education units to maintain licensure.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document thorough, accurate, and timely initial patient evaluations.
Establish realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
Perform therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately.
Implement and revise progressive treatment programs based on evaluative findings.
Administer therapeutic modalities and programs, including hot/cold packs, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and wound care.
Fit assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices and provide appropriate training.
Complete discharge planning and instruct patients and family members in home programs.
Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides.
Assist in orienting new staff Physical Therapists.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients treated.
Supervise PT and PTA students and observers as assigned.
Bill patient accounts accurately for services rendered.
Accept responsibility for scheduling patients.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.