Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home jobs in Allentown, PA
Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home assists Physical Therapist in evaluating and providing treatment for nursing home patients to ease their pain and help increase their mobility. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment. Requires an associate degree or graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home typically reports to a physical therapist. Requires a state physical therapist assistant license. Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Licensed Physical Therapist
- Good Samaritan Home Health Care LLC
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Fountain, PA
FULL_TIME
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Responsibilities
- Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
- Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician, as necessary
- Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
- Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity
- Consults and familiarizes staff regarding the established plan
- Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and patient in the physical therapy program
- Instructs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Provides the equipment required to carry out the plan
- Arranges for out-patient service for procedures which cannot be given at home
- Records on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and patient's response to therapy intervention Also records quality assurance data
- Prepares an assessment of the patient's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants at least every 7 patient visits or every 14 days, whichever occurs first
- Records and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition
- Communicates with the physician at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding the patient’s status and obtains additional orders, if necessary
- Communicates with other team members (including Home Health Aides) and, when appropriate, instructs them in certain phases of physical therapy that they may use while working with the patient
- Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient's record within 14 days
- Participate in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs, as necessary
- Supervise the home health aide every two weeks when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient's care and supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant every thirty days during patient re-assessment
- Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary
- Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other related field
- Ability to handle physical workload
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- 19 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Texas Nursing Services
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Allentown, PA
FULL_TIME
- 🌟 Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist in Allentown, PA!💰 Compensation: $40/hr. - $70/hr.Position: Physical TherapistLocation: 800 Hausman Rd, Allentown, PA 18104📅 Job Details:Position Type: Full-...
- 20 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Texas Nursing Services
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Pennsburg, PA
FULL_TIME
- 🌟 Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist in Pennsburg, PA!💰 Compensation: $40 to $70 per hourPosition: Physical TherapistLocation: Pennsburg, PA 18073📅 Job Details:Position Type: Full-TimeSchedule: ...
- 21 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Texas Nursing Services
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Bethlehem, PA
FULL_TIME
- 🌟 Exciting Opportunity for a Physical Therapist in Bethlehem, PA!💰 Compensation: $40/hr. - $70/hr.Position: Physical TherapistLocation: 2021 Westgate Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017📅 Job Details:Position T...
- 20 Days Ago
Physical Therapist (PT) Physical Therapist (PT) Pennsylvania
- TLC Nursing
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Allentown, PA
CONTRACTOR
- Profession: Physical Therapist (PT)Location: Allentown PennsylvaniaSpecialty: Physical Therapist (PT)Unit: Physical TherapistGross Pay: TBDSchedule: Days - 5 x 8, 07:00:00-15:00:00, 8.00-5Guaranteed H...
- 23 Days Ago
Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits
- BAYADA Home Health Care
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Allentown, PA
FULL_TIME
- BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for oursenior living office, located in Allentown, PA. Thi...
- 10 Days Ago
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PT, Licensed Physical Therapist- Full Time
- Encompass Health
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Reading, PA
- Encompass Health Reading Rehabilitation Hospital Encompass Health Reading Rehabilitation Hospital is Joint Commission Ce...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Innovative Licensed Physical Therapist: Transform Lives Through Healing and Cutting-Edge Technology!
- Career Tree Network
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Paoli, PA
- Job Description Job Description Innovative Licensed Physical Therapist: Transform Lives Through Healing and Cutting-Edge...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Home Health Physical Therapist - $62+ per per visit
- Hiring Now!
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Allentown, PA
- BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Job Descriptio...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant: Full-Time
- Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
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Doyslestown, PA
- Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapist - $1,954 per week
- Hiring Now!
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New Tripoli, PA
- Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. Job...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Physical Therapist
- Good Samaritan Home Health Care LLC
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Bethlehem, PA
- Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant: Full-Time
- Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
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Phillipsburg, NJ
- Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
- 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant: Full-Time
- Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
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Flemington, NJ
- Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
- 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home jobs
$63,000 to $73,197
Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
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