Physical Therapist I
Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist I evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for physical therapy. This healthcare provider helps patients reach their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function and works with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. The role upholds Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values. The position provides therapy services across appropriate acute care, skilled facility, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. It may also involve student education and teaching appropriate to a novice clinician.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- Less than 1 year to 2 years of clinical practice required.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in appropriate acute care, skilled facility, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.
- Participate in student education, such as part-time ICE, OT Level 1, or full-time student experiences.
- Participate in education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician.
- Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help clients and patients recover and rehabilitate.
- Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
- Record and document patients’ health progress and therapeutic interventions, including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently with Jefferson’s values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
