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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Care - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Location:
Allentown, PA
Description:
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) HOME CARE - FULL TIME DAYS $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED, APPLY TODAY!SummaryEvaluates, 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.Job DutiesEstablishes and implements appropriate physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.Provides physical therapy treatment consistent with the patients' needs assessment.Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies physical therapy plans accordingly.Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to supervisor, physician(s), and other team membersImplements a physical therapy plan of care to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.Establishes a physical therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree Physical TherapyDemonstrates 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.Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care onlyAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon HireAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePreferred QualificationsMaster's Degree Physical Therapy orDoctorate Physical TherapyPhysical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.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.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY
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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Care - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown PA. Find other listings like Physical Therapist (PT) Home Care - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.