Physical Therapist (Per Diem) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Jenkintown

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Lansdale, Buffalo (Montgomery County, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to patient rehabilitation and recovery. As a Staff Level I Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients, ensuring they achieve their highest level of function. This role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals, planning effective treatment programs, and participating in education and training. With a commitment to compassionate care, this position offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while being part of a nationally recognized health system. If you are passionate about helping others and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical practice required, 1 year preferred.
• Valid state license in Physical Therapy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations and treatment interventions for a full patient caseload.
• Record and document clients' health progress and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Therapy Evaluations

Treatment Planning

Patient Discharge Planning

Clinical Practice

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Details

The Staff level I 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. The Staff Level I Therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Job Description

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.

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.

Education:

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

AND

0-2 years of clinical practice required. 1 year preferred.

Valid state license in Physical Therapy

CPR certification required-American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers, BLS

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

201 Old York Road, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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.