Physical Therapist (32 hours) Jefferson Moss-Magee Outpatient

About the role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given therapy services. The PT is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of function. The Staff Level II therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professions to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participates in student education for part-time (ICE, OT level I) or full-time students.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
• Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patient and families.
• Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• AND 2 years of clinical practice required.
• Valid state license in Physical Therapy.
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.