Full Time Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with physical impairments and functional limitations to maximize the patient’s functional abilities. The therapist designs and implements individualized treatment plans that address specific goals and needs of each patient, educates patients and their families on prevention and management of conditions, and promotes optimal health and wellness. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develop treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Provide skilled interventions tailored to patient needs and preferences, using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipment. Collaborate with patients to create short‑ and long‑term goals. Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and other healthcare providers, ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity. Manage patients to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability through direct or indirect treatments or referral to another provider as appropriate. Establish and update diagnoses, prognoses, and plans of care based on evidence and clinical reasoning. Document findings, treatment plans, responses to treatment, and status changes in the patient’s medical record. Educate patients and family members about prognosis and care options. Assist in developing and implementing department programs and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Monitor and document patient progress, outcomes, and satisfaction. Share clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient care. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, PT students, and observers as assigned. Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards and comply with policies regarding safety, reporting, attendance, and dress code. Demonstrate performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational systems/processes, and safety. Maintain financial responsibility through efficient use of resources in daily procedures. Attend designated meetings, multi‑disciplinary meetings, and quality improvement data collection and planning. Accurately bill patient accounts for services rendered and provide in‑services to PT department staff. Maintain confidentiality of all materials and releasable information. Physical & Sensory Requirements Ability to sit for up to 90 minutes and stand for 30–45 minutes consecutively. Capability to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Ability to stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally. Capacity to lift or move patients up to 50 lbs., push or pull patients weighing up to 50 lbs. Capable of tactile sensation for muscle spasms, texture, and skin temperature. Ability to hear normal conversation and see general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Education & Experience Doctoral Degree, Master’s, or Bachelor’s from an accredited physical therapy program, or a physical therapy certificate. Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent; required upon hire. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Minimum of one year of experience as a physical therapist in an outpatient setting. St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr