Physical Therapist: Per Diem Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Jefferson Health; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating, treating, and planning discharge for patients. The role includes providing therapy evaluations and treatment programs in various healthcare settings.

An accredited Physical Therapy degree is required, along with clinical experience and a valid PA license. This position supports the mission of helping patients attain their highest functional capabilities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical practice required, 1 year preferred.
• Valid PA state license in Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification required via AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Plan and deliver treatment programs for rehabilitation.
• Document health progress and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Therapy evaluations

Treatment planning

Patient documentation

Education

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

Job description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Physical Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to their highest level of function.

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.
• 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. Experience: 0-2 years of clinical practice required; 1 year preferred. Valid PA state license in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required via AHA.

Equal Opportunity 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.