Physical Therapist II Full-Time- Jefferson Einstein Hospital
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for services, helping them progress toward their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The therapist works with other allied health professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care and upholds Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values. The role provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning and interventions, and discharge planning for a patient caseload in appropriate settings, including acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care. It also includes clinical education, student education, support for departmental operations, and assistance with staff orientation and mentorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- Pennsylvania state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- 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 care settings.
- Assess, synthesize, and apply literature to clinical practice.
- 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 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.
- Suggest and implement program development or performance improvement activities with manager or supervisor approval.
- Support the supervisor or manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.
- Assist with staff orientation, mentorship, and competency assessment for new or rotating staff.
- Complete education, teaching, and professional activities commensurate with the position.
- Participate in student education.
- Interact with co-workers, 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 insurance
- 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 per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
