Physical Therapist II (Full time) Jefferson Center City

Job SummaryThe Staff Level II 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.Essential FunctionsProvide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planningfor 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#39; health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:PT: Bachelorrsquo;s, Masterrsquo;s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.AND2 years of clinical practice required.Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:PT: Valid state license in Physical Therapy.CPR certification required.Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.About JeffersonNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering

200+

undergraduate and graduate programs to more than

8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at

32 hospitals campuses

and

more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations

throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.