Senior Physical Therapist – Acute Care & Rehab

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition assistance

Short- and long-term disability

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Physical Therapist II to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for a full patient caseload across acute care, skilled facility, and outpatient settings.

The PT II collaborates with other health care professionals, upholds Jefferson Health mission and values, and participates in student education and staff orientation. This full-time position requires PA licensure, BLS, and a commitment to advancing patients' physical, cognitive,

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Physical Therapist II to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for a full patient caseload across acute care, skilled facility, and outpatient settings.

The PT II collaborates with other health care professionals, upholds Jefferson Health mission and values, and participates in student education and staff orientation. This full-time position requires PA licensure, BLS, and a commitment to advancing patients' physical, cognitive,