Physical Therapist, Per DiemSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. at Sluhn | Torre
Physical Therapist, Per DiemSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Therapist, Per DiemSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full-time

Legal agreement: To be defined

USD75.4K - 100K/year

~COP150M - 200M/year

+ Equity

+ Bonuses

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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Posted almost 3 years ago

Responsibilities


St. Luke's University Health Network is dedicated to providing excellent care for the sick and injured, educating healthcare providers, and improving access to care in the communities it serves. The organization is committed to excellence and values the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients, both inpatient and outpatient. This role requires a commitment to restoring function, providing pain relief, and preventing disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and are committed to excellence in physical therapy, we encourage you to apply! Responsibilities: - Perform and document initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately in a timely fashion. - Establish realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient. - Perform therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately. - Implement, and revise as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration. - Administer therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and wound care. - Fit assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices and provide appropriate training. - Perform appropriate discharge planning, instruct patients and family members in home programs. - Document accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries. - Provide on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides. - Assist in orienting new staff Physical Therapists. - Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric).