Physical Therapist- Outpatient in the Home, Mutiple Locations (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
Whether you are a new grad seeking opportunities for professional
growth and development or an experienced therapist searching for
leadership possibilities and collaboration with skilled peers,
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's should be your top choice! St.
Luke's has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the
Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey with a culture that's second
to none. St. Luke's is the ONLY healthcare institution in
Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the
nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. Here at SLPT, we
strive to exceed patient expectations with quality patient focused
care that creates life-changing outcomes with every interaction. We
understand the importance of 1:1 care. As such, patients are
scheduled to guarantee that our therapists have ample time during
their treatment sessions.Our Generous Benefits:--- Competitive
Salary + Bonus Opportunities --- Continuing Education Reimbursement
--- Time Off options that allow you flexibility to maintain a
work-life balance--- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program--- Medical, Dental, & Vision--- 403 (b) retirement plan
with employer contribution--- Corporate discount plans --- 1:1
Mentorship--- Accredited residencies and spine fellowship
opportunitiesOpportunities to work in multiple regions with
flexible scheduling and incentives.ESSENTIAL Performs initial
evaluations to identify functional deficits and develops a
treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage
pain, restore function, and prevent disability. - Collaborates with
patients to create short and long-term goals. Manages patients to
improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore
function, and prevent disability through means of direct or
indirect treatments or referral to another provider as appropriate.
Reviews and records information in the patient's medical record,
including evaluative findings, treatment plan, responses to
treatment and any changes to the patient's status. Educates
patients and family members about prognosis and care options.
Assists in developing and implementing department programs. Shares
clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient care.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants as assigned. Supervises PT
and PTA students and observers as assigned. Assists in timely
transitioning patients to Outpatient Facilities in order to
optimize care.
EDUCATION:
Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited
physical therapy program.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of required license to practice in the State
of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey. Current Basic Life Support
certification.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
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.
OTHER:Must be licensed by the Pennsylvania or New Jersey State
Board of Physical Therapy
SHIFT DETAILS:--- - - -Full time, 36-40 hours per week--- - - -Part
time, 16-36 hours per week--- - - -Per diem, 16 hours or less per
week
Locations open Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on location.
Closed for the 6 major Holidays with pay dependent on FTE
status.Please complete your application using your full legal name
and -current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history
for -the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. -
Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
-licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create
a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
-Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
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