Per Diem Physical Therapist – Acute Rehab Center

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in an acute care setting .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeBethlehem • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and administering physical therapy treatment programs, including the use of therapeutic modalities and assistive devices. Proficient in patient documentation, goal setting, and interdisciplinary collaboration in an acute care setting.

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Current Physical Therapist LicenseCPR CertificationTherapeutic Modalities AdministrationPatient Evaluation and DocumentationAssistive Device Fitting and Training

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic ExercisesPatient EvaluationDischarge PlanningPain Relief TechniquesWound CareElectrical StimulationUltrasound TherapyHot/Cold Pack ApplicationMassage TherapyPatient Positioning and Transfers

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient InstructionSupervisionAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Documentation SystemsSafe Patient Handling EquipmentMobility Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Physical Therapist LicenseCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute Care SettingPatient CareTherapeutic ModalitiesAssistive DevicesMultidisciplinary MeetingsPatient EvaluationPhysical Therapy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in an acute care setting
Restore function, provide pain relief, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part
Perform and document thorough, accurate, and timely initial patient evaluations
Establish realistic short-term and long-term goals with each patient
Perform therapeutic exercises
Implement and revise progressive treatment programs based on evaluative findings
Administer therapeutic modalities and programs, including hot/cold packs, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and wound care
Fit assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices and provide training
Perform discharge planning and instruct patients and family members in home programs
Document initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
Provide on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides
Assist in orienting new staff Physical Therapists
Assess and treat patients across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
Supervise PT and PTA students and observers as assigned
Accurately bill patient accounts for services rendered
Schedule patients
Attend multidisciplinary meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location
Current CPR certification
Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure
Ability to sit for extended periods and stand and/or ambulate intermittently throughout the workday
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach, including occasional overhead reaching
Ability to use hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, including operation of medical equipment, patient care devices, and electronic documentation systems
Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility using approved safe patient handling and mobility equipment and team-based techniques
Ability to push and pull equipment and patient support devices, utilizing mechanical assistance when indicated
Ability to perceive tactile cues necessary for safe patient care
Ability to hear and see adequately to communicate, respond to alarms or call bells, and safely navigate the clinical environment
Doctorate Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem employment arrangement
Weekend and weekday scheduling availability
Equal Opportunity Employer