Entry-Level Physical Therapist — Acute Rehab

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Physical Therapist I to evaluate, treat and discharge plan for patients across acute care, rehab and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize physical, cognitive, linguistic and swallowing function per patient goals.

Requirements include PA licensure as a physical therapist and BLS certification, with 0–2 years of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participate in student education: Part-time e.g. ICE, OT level 1 or a full-time student.
• Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patient and families.
• Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Master's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Job description

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Physical Therapist I to evaluate, treat and discharge plan for patients across acute care, rehab and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize physical, cognitive, linguistic and swallowing function per patient goals.

Requirements include PA licensure as a physical therapist and BLS certification, with 0–2 years of clinical practice.