Physical Therapist IP/OP Float (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Magee

About the Role

The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their services. This role is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting patients to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Advanced Clinician upholds the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, and works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. This position also has primary responsibility for mentorship and advancement of care in a specialty practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Performs specialty-specific teaching while assisting with staff orientation and competency assessment for new or rotating staff.
• Models assessment, synthesis, and application of the literature in practice.
• Assists manager/supervisor with coordination of program development and performance improvement activities in the area of expertise.
• Participates in student and resident education (e.g., ICE, OT level 1, full-time students, residents, and fellows).
• Plans, organizes, and delivers treatment programs to help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
• Records and documents clients/patients' health progress, including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Shares clinical expertise through educational forums internally and externally and participates in research activities.
• Provides input to leadership on annual competencies and clinical education needs.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT).
• 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2-3 years of clinical experience as evidenced by progression of patient volume and clinical complexity in their resource area, and at least 2,000 hours of specialty practice.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs (e.g., push/pull patients on a bed or stretcher requiring 29 lbs. push force, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight).
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking (e.g., patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift).
• May be required to perform activities specific to the role, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Schedule

Workday Day shift (United States of America).

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group rates on insurance and discounts.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.