Physical Therapist - Per Diem
On-siteMacungie, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate patient conditions based on physician diagnosis and develop individualized plans of care to restore function and prevent disability. Implement treatment using evidence-based techniques including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and functional mobility training while providing reassessment and plan modifications as needed. Communicate patient progress and limitations to supervisors, physicians, and team members, ensuring cost-effective care aligned with departmental billing guidelines. Complete all documentation per policies and regulatory requirements. This per diem role at Lehigh Valley Health Network involves variable shifts between Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Friday shifts from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania-licensed Physical Therapy degree and possess American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy
- Ability to work at various locations per diem
- Knowledge of best practices in physical therapy
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses
- Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments
- Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner
- Ability to travel to patient care assignments
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs
- Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force)
- Lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight
- Frequent to continuous standing/walking
- Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift
- Activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy
- 1 year clinical experience for Home Care
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