Physical Therapist (Part time) Jefferson Torresdale Outpatient
About The Position
The Physical Therapist I evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for physical therapy services. The role 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 therapist is expected to uphold Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values. The position provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning and interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in applicable settings, including acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care. It also involves educating students and participating in teaching appropriate to a novice clinician, delivering rehabilitation programs, using safe therapeutic interventions and training with patients and families, and documenting patient progress and services. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- 0–2 years of clinical practice; less than 1 year is stated as required.
- 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 settings.
- Participate in student education, including ICE, OT level 1, or full-time student placements as applicable.
- 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, evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
