Physical Therapist I (FT) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Rotating IP/OP

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist I evaluates, treats, and plans the discharge of patients referred for physical therapy services. This clinician helps patients reach their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function, upholds Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values, and works with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. The position serves a full patient caseload in settings that may include acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Less than 1 year to 0–2 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, including part-time experiences such as ICE or OT level 1, or a full-time student placement.
• Participate in education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician.
• Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and provide training for patients and families.
• Record and document patients’ health progress, evaluations, therapeutic interventions, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent 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 coverage
• 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, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level