Impactful Physical Therapist — Acute Care & Rehab

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist in Philadelphia to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan patients; work with the care team to optimize function. The role supports education for students and novice clinicians while aligning with the Jefferson mission and values.

The position requires a PT degree, valid state license, and CPR/BLS certification, with 0–2 years of clinical practice (1 year preferred). Typical day shifts occur in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required; 1 year preferred.
• Valid state license in Physical Therapy; CPR (AHA) and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, interventions and discharge planning for a full caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participate in student education.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Education & teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Valid Physical Therapy license (state)

Tools

AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers

BLS

Job description

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist in Philadelphia to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan patients; work with the care team to optimize function. The role supports education for students and novice clinicians while aligning with the Jefferson mission and values.

The position requires a PT degree, valid state license, and CPR/BLS certification, with 0–2 years of clinical practice (1 year preferred). Typical day shifts occur in the United States.