Senior Clinical Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute care, rehab, and outpatient settings.

You will mentor staff, advance specialty care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role requires a PA-licensed PT with 7+ years of clinical practice and 2–3 years in the specialty area, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program; PA-licensed PT required.
• Minimum of 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2–3 years in the specialty area and at least 2000 hours of specialty practice.
• PA-licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania; BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Mentors and advances care in the specialty practice area; participates in staff education and competency assessment.
• Coordinates program development and performance improvement activities; supports leadership in clinical education and staff development.
• Documents patient progress, daily treatments, evaluations and discharge summaries; collaborates with other professionals to plan and deliver care.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2-3 years of specialty experience and 2000 hours

PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute care, rehab, and outpatient settings.

You will mentor staff, advance specialty care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role requires a PA-licensed PT with 7+ years of clinical practice and 2–3 years in the specialty area, plus BLS certification.