Physical Therapist II — Elevate Mobility & Recovery

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Physical Therapist II to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute, rehab, and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with other health care professionals to progress patients to their highest functional level, including physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing goals. Jefferson Health values patient-centered care and ongoing education.

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

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's 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.

The role emphasizes collaboration with other health care professionals to progress patients to their highest functional level, including physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing goals. Jefferson Health values patient-centered care and ongoing education.