Lehigh Valley Health Network
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Description
The PT Clinical Resident is a therapist who is a licensed clinician, who has strong clinical knowledge and skills and is pursuing specialization in the field of physical therapy with the expectation of the achievement of board certification. The resident will acquire advanced evidence-based clinical knowledge and clinical skills while working with clinical specialist physical therapists and advanced practitioners.
Job Duties:
- Examines and evaluates patient’s physical therapy needs. Formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
- Completes all required educational activities, which may include assigned readings, self-learning modules, continuing education courses, workshops or other similar learning activities.
- Assists with orientation of new staff, participation on committees, supervision of students and aides, and involvement in developing/revising practice standards.
- Actively participates in implementation of performance improvement program for clinical service, in area of subspecialty expertise.
- Participates in departmental activities in order to promote staff education and protocol/pathway development in area of subspecialty expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy.
- PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.