Physical Therapist Jefferson Moss-Magee (Full-Time) Elkins Park

About the Role

The Senior Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their services. This role is integral to assisting patients in progressing to their highest level of function while upholding the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. The Senior Physical Therapist works in conjunction with other allied healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Participates in student education (Part-Time ICE, OT level I, or Full-Time students).
• Assesses, synthesizes, and applies the literature to clinical practice.
• 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.
• Assists with staff orientation, mentorship, and competency assessment of new/rotating staff.
• Suggests and implements, with manager/supervisor approval, program development or performance improvement activities.
• Completes education, teaching, and professional activities commensurate with the position.
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Minimum of 5 years of current clinical practice.
• Valid state license in Physical Therapy.
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Benefits

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

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

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.

Schedule

Rotating (United States of America)