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Job description
Physical Therapist II
The Physical Therapist II is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given therapy services. The Physical Therapist II is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Physical Therapist II will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professions to coordinate treatment plans and care.
Job Duties
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 or full-time students.
Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
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.
Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program or Master's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
2 years of clinical practice required.
PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania.
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address
91 North York Road, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Worksite address
willow grove, PA, 19090, US
Who can apply
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