Lehighton, PA - 575 S 9th Street
Full time
R146237
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Facility Director is responsible for directing the physical therapy services as well as occupational therapy services and speech language pathology services (if applicable) in their facility by developing strategic objectives, providing services, and directing staff.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meets the minimum job qualifications for Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist and can competently function as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
Interact and actively promote the practice with physicians concerning problem patients, new programs, etc.
Review of monthly referral and marketing report; compile quarterly review.
Orient new therapists to procedures.
Teach new techniques, share clinical knowledge to improve patient care.
Review coverage for staff vacation, emergencies, and extra busy patient load.
If patient census is down, offer help to Regional Directors.
Interact with other private practitioners to develop ideas to enhance practice efficiency.
Interact with clinical staff to develop new clinical programs.
Review equipment needs and help develop budget for acquisition of needed equipment.
In conjunction with other managers, help develop budget for fiscally responsible management of the practice.
Propose policies for management of the practice.
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations.
Review of weekly statistics for accuracy as well as timesheets in Kronos
Check schedules by Thursday noon for open eval slots for the next week.
Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote physical therapy and our network of outpatient facilities.
Facilitates bi-monthly facility staff meetings; complete notes and copy to regional Directors
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, or audiology program is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Audiologist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Audiologist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of required affiliations.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network's service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare's five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World's Best Hospital. The Network's flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke's was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke's has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke's was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke's was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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