Physical Therapist Jefferson Center City
About The Position
The Staff Level I Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for physical therapy services. The therapist helps patients reach their highest functional level, upholds the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health, and coordinates treatment plans and care with other health care professionals. The role provides therapy services across appropriate settings, including acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care. It also includes participation in student education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician. The therapist documents evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, interventions, and discharge summaries, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- 0–2 years of clinical practice required.
- Valid state license in Physical Therapy.
- CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop treatment and discharge plans for a full patient caseload across appropriate care 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.
- Document patient health progress, evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, therapeutic interventions, and discharge summaries.
- Coordinate treatment plans and care with other health care professionals.
- Participate in student education and provide teaching commensurate with a novice clinician.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
