Physical Therapist I: Acute Care Rehab

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health Northeast in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Physical Therapist I to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maximize physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function.

The role requires PA PT licensure and BLS; involves providing therapy across acute and outpatient settings, with opportunities for student education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Less than 1 year to 2 years of clinical practice required.
• Pennsylvania PT license required; BLS certification.
• Strong collaboration with health care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs to help clients recover and rehabilitate.
• Records and documents health progress, treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Jefferson Health Northeast in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Physical Therapist I to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maximize physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function.

The role requires PA PT licensure and BLS; involves providing therapy across acute and outpatient settings, with opportunities for student education and ongoing professional development.