Physical Therapist (Up to $10,000 Sign On) - Palmerton, PA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN / FOX Flex employment pathways; compensation and benefits depend on experience and employment type. Eligible roles offer benefits, and qualified clinicians may be eligible for H1B sponsorship. New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
- Interest in in-home, senior living, and virtual care for older adults.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- When applicable, supervise PTAs or OTAs, teach as a Clinical Instructor, mentor emerging professionals, or contribute written or social content.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles
- Dental insurance for eligible roles
- Vision insurance for eligible roles
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Potential employee referral bonuses
- Potential wellness referral incentives
- Potential additional compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor or mentoring emerging professionals
- Potential additional compensation for supervising PTAs or OTAs
- Potential additional pay for patient care above bi-weekly quota
- Potential compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
