Experienced Vestibular Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Jefferson Health; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Physical Therapist II to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute, rehab, and outpatient settings in the Willow Grove area. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance patients’ physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing functions while upholding Jefferson’s mission and values.

The role requires PA licensure, a PT degree (DPT preferred) and a minimum of two years of clinical practice, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical practice required.
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania
• BLS - Basic Life Support - 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.
• Participates in student education for part-time (ICE, OT level I) or full-time students.
• Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• 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.
• Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical practice

Education

Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy

Master degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Physical Therapist II to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute, rehab, and outpatient settings in the Willow Grove area. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance patients’ physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing functions while upholding Jefferson’s mission and values.

The role requires PA licensure, a PT degree (DPT preferred) and a minimum of two years of clinical practice, with BLS certification.