Physical Therapist, Acute Rehab

St. Luke's University Health Network

Physical Therapist managing and administering treatment programs for patients in acute care settings across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Requires valid license and CPR certification.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAllentown • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluates plans and administers physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients
Restores function, gives pain relief and prevents disability following disease, injury or loss of body part
Performs and documents initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately in a timely fashion
Establishes realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient
Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately
Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration
Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool and wound care
Fits assistive, prosthetic and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training
Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family member(s) in home programs
Documents accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries
Provides on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides
Assists in orienting new staff Physical Therapists
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location required
Current CPR certification
Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure

Benefits

Comp & perks

required one weekend every 4 weeks and one winter holiday and one summer holiday with additional on call

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Hard Skills & Tools

Therapeutic ExercisesPatient EvaluationProgressive Treatment ProgramsTherapeutic ModalitiesDischarge PlanningDocumentationAssistive Devices FittingPain Relief TechniquesWound CareElectrical Stimulation

Soft Skills

Patient CommunicationTeam CollaborationSupervision of AssistantsTraining and Orientation

Certifications

Current Physical Therapist LicenseCurrent CPR Certification