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Senior Physical Therapist Brain Injury (Full-Time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins P

Jefferson Health, Elkins Park Gardens, Pennsylvania, United States

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Job Details: The Senior Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and discharge planning all patients referred for their services. The PT is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting patients to progress to their highest level of function. The Senior Level therapist upholds the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health and works in conjunction with other allied health professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, 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 their clinical practice.

Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.

Plans, organizes, and delivers treatment programs that 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 information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions 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 position.

Supports supervisor or manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational 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.

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