Home Care Physical Therapist, PT

Lehigh Valley Health Network

. Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patient independence .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and administering physical therapy programs, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing compassionate patient care. Holds relevant certifications and licenses while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Physical TherapyPhysical Therapist License In PennsylvaniaAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support CertificationKnowledge Of Physical Therapy TechniquesClinical Reasoning In Treatment Diagnosis

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentTherapeutic ExercisesManual TechniquesFunctional Mobility TrainingActivities Of Daily Living TrainingDocumentation ComplianceCost-Effective CareRegulatory CompliancePatient Education

Soft Skills

Compassionate CareEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationSupportive InteractionClinical Reasoning

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapist License In PennsylvaniaAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Physical TherapyPatient IndependenceHome CareAge-Specific CarePopulation-Specific CareRegulatory RequirementsEvaluation DataMeasurable GoalsBilling GuidelinesClinical Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patient independence
Assess patient condition based on referring physician diagnosis
Develop and update plans of care in collaboration with patients and families
Provide prescribed exercises, hands-on care, and patient education
Implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities
Reassess patients and modify therapy plans as needed
Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and team members
Provide age-specific and population-specific care using a patient/family-directed approach
Supervise in accordance with regulatory requirements when appropriate
Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames
Provide cost-effective care according to billing guidelines
Complete documentation according to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
Sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses
Knowledge of physical therapy techniques
Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments
Ability 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 certification in Pennsylvania upon hire
Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania upon hire
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.
Frequent to continuous standing/walking
Ability to perform role-specific activities including kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Preferred: 1 year clinical experience for Home Care

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus plus an extra $5,000 in honor of National Physical Therapy Month (must apply by October 31, 2026)
Sign-on bonus prorated based on FTE
Full-time, part-time, and per diem availability