Physical Therapy Resident (Full-Time 32 hours) Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Jefferson Health Plans

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 53 week program. The physical therapist performs evaluation and treatment of patients/residents upon referral to relieve pain, prevent disability, develop and improve skills and restore function. This position generally requires providing service to adolescent, adult, older adult and frail elderly age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. The Neurology Resident participates in a minimum of 1500 hours of supervised treatment, clinical practice, specialty practice observation and classroom/lab instruction. The Neurology Resident also develops and enhances physical therapy services, educational programs and/or research within the practice of physical therapy, a department or program, or AEHN, as per the direction of the Residency Coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, entry level Master’s Degree or DPT degree, or Bachelor’s Degree plus certification in PT from an APTA accredited curriculum required.
• Pennsylvania licensure in Physical Therapy required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience preferred with outstanding clinical skills and/or exceptional interest in the treatment of patients with neurologic injuries demonstrated by program development, clinical education, research or patient care and as documented on the residency application.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees