Senior Physical Therapist - Rehab Leadership & Discharge

Jefferson Health; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Senior Physical Therapist at Jefferson Health is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients across acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings. You will guide clinical decisions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize functional outcomes.

This role requires a PA PT license, 5 years of practice, and a commitment to evidence-based care and patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• 5 years of current clinical practice.
• PT – Licensed Physical Therapist – State of Pennsylvania.
• BLS – Basic Life Support per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Assesses and applies literature to clinical practice; plan, organize and deliver treatment programs and document progress.
• Suggests program development or performance improvement activities with supervisor approval.
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.
• Assists with staff orientation, mentorship and competency assessment of new/rotating staff.
• Completes education, teaching and professional activities; participates in student education Part-Time or Full-Time.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Senior Physical Therapist at Jefferson Health is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients across acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings. You will guide clinical decisions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize functional outcomes.

This role requires a PA PT license, 5 years of practice, and a commitment to evidence-based care and patient education.