Physical Therapy Adv Clinician

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist at Jefferson Health Plans leads complex evaluations, plans discharge, and advances patient recovery across physical, cognitive, and communication domains. You will mentor staff, collaborate with allied professionals, and help shape specialty practice within the department.

The role emphasizes mentorship, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes across acute and rehabilitative settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced therapy evaluations, treatment planning and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
• Leads specialty teaching and staff orientation; mentors colleagues in area of expertise.
• Coordinates program development and performance improvement activities with leadership.
• Delivers treatment programs, documents progress, and supports multidisciplinary care teams.
• Shares clinical expertise in forums and contributes to research activities.

Skills

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in PT

Master's Degree in PT

Doctorate in PT

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function.
The Advanced Clinician will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Has primary responsibility for mentorship and advancement of care in area of specialty practice.

Job Description

Summary

The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Advanced Clinician will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Has primary responsibility for mentorship and advancement of care in area of specialty practice.

Job Duties

• Provides advanced 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.
• Performs specialty-specific teaching while assisting with staff orientation and competency assessment for new / rotating staff. Models assessment, synthesis and application of the literature in practice.
• Assists manager/supervisor with coordination of program development and performance improvement activities in the area of expertise.Participates in student and resident education: Part-time e.g. ICE, OT level 1, full-time students, residents and fellows.
• 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 patients and families. Records and documents clients/patients’ health progress information for all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Shares clinical expertise through educational forums internally and externally and involvement in research activities.
• Provides input to leadership on annual competencies and clinical education needs.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or
• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or
• Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT)
• 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2-3 years of clinical experience as evidenced by progression of patient volume and clinical complexity in their resource area, and at least 2000 hours of specialty practice.
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, 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.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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