Physical Therapist (32 hours) Jefferson Moss-Magee Outpatient

Jefferson Health; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating, treating and planning discharge for patients. You'll provide therapy services in various healthcare settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient progression.

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license are required. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• 2 years of clinical practice required.
• Valid state license in Physical Therapy required.
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning for patients.
• Record and document patients' health progress and therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in student education and orientation of staff.

Skills

Clinical practice

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details: The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given therapy services. The PT is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of function. The Staff Level II therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professions to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
• Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• 2 years of clinical practice.
• Valid state license in Physical Therapy.
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) – Regular Employee

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD & D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans, tuition assistance, voluntary benefits.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps).