Physical Therapist I (FT) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Rotating IP/OP
About The Position
The Physical Therapist I evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for physical therapy services. 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 supports Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values. The therapist provides care across appropriate acute care, skilled facility, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The position also participates in student education and provides education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician. This is a regular, full-time role at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia, with a day shift and rotating inpatient/outpatient assignment.
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.
- Current Pennsylvania Licensed Physical Therapist credential.
- Basic Life Support 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.
- Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help patients recover and rehabilitate.
- Use tools and techniques to provide safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
- Record and document patient health progress and therapeutic interventions, including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
- Participate in student education, including part-time educational experiences such as ICE or OT Level 1, or a full-time student.
- Participate in education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician.
- Coordinate treatment plans and care with other healthcare professionals.
- Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- 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 and prescription insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
