Physical Therapist - Bangor Outpatient

Physical Therapist - Bangor Outpatient

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward‑thinking health care organization that offers advanced care and many opportunities for professional growth.

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 and 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.

• Establishes 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 members.
• Implements 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• 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.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments – Home Care only.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
• PT – Licensed Physical Therapist – State of Pennsylvania upon hire.

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• 1 year clinical experience for Home Care.

Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. Examples: push or pull patients on bed or stretcher (requires 29 lbs push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing or 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.

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 protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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