REQ-0035408 Physical Therapist II-Pelvic Floor Therapy - Jefferson

Job Description

Job Description

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 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.

Summary
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 (ICE, OT level I) 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.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• 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.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. \nCompany Description

Jefferson Health delivers state-of-the-art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st-century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.
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With 14 hospitals (seven are Magnet-designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 40+ outpatient and urgent care locations, Jefferson Health offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nation’s best in eight specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 70 such centers.

Thomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a dynamic and expandable platform for professional education. We are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers through this unique model.

Company Description

Jefferson Health delivers state-of-the-art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st-century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.\n\t\n \n\nWith 14 hospitals (seven are Magnet-designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 40+ outpatient and urgent care locations, Jefferson Health offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nation’s best in eight specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 70 such centers.\n\n \n\nThomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a dynamic and expandable platform for professional education. We are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers through this unique model.