Neuro Physical Therapist Jefferson Moss-Magee Outpatient- Jenkintown
About The Position
SCOR (Stroke Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab) is an outpatient multi-disciplinary team centered on stroke and non-traumatic brain injury. Neurological experience is required, certification is preferred. The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Senior Physical Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.
Requirements
- Neurological experience is required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. or Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania
- 2 plus years of experience
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- certification is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides 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.
- Assesses, synthesizes and applies the literature to their clinical practice.
- 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.
- Suggests and implements, with manager/supervisor approval, program development or performance improvement activities.
- 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 commensurate with position.
- Participates in student education Part-Time (ICE, OT level I) or Full-Time students
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
