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Physical Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST – LEHIGH VALLEY HOME CARE - POCONO

 

Job Summary: Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their prior level of function. Improves and/or facilitates quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. Helps people achieve fitness goals, regain, or maintain their independence, and lead active lives.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:

  • Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
  • Knowledge of physical therapy techniques.
  • 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.

 

Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy and Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License required.  Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred. CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire.

 

Additional Qualifications:  Driver’s License Required for Homecare/Hospice/Home based outpatient positions upon hire. 

 

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state, and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.