Physical Therapist II Full-Time- Jefferson Einstein Hospital
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for therapy, helping them progress toward their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The therapist upholds Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values and works with other allied health professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. The role provides therapy services across appropriate settings, including acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care. It also includes applying clinical literature, participating in education and teaching, documenting patient progress and interventions, supporting program development and performance improvement with managerial approval, assisting with departmental operations, mentoring and assessing new or rotating staff, and participating in student education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- Pennsylvania state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- 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.
- 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 clients and patients recover and rehabilitate.
- Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
- Record and document patient health progress, therapeutic interventions, 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 of new or rotating staff.
- Complete education, teaching, and professional activities commensurate with the position.
- Participate in student education, including ICE, OT Level I, or full-time students.
- 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 with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
