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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, treating, and planning discharge for patients in physical therapy, while effectively coordinating care with healthcare professionals. Proficient in delivering therapeutic interventions and documenting patient progress to support recovery and rehabilitation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Physical Therapist - State of PennsylvaniaBachelor’s Degree in Physical TherapyBasic Life Support Certification - American Heart AssociationPatient Evaluation and Treatment PlanningClinical Practice Experience (0–2 Years)
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Hard Skills
Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsDischarge PlanningDocumentation of Patient ProgressRehabilitation TechniquesCognitive and Linguistic Function SupportSwallowing Function SupportCPR AdministrationPhysical Therapy Techniques
Soft Skills
Collaboration with Healthcare ProfessionalsPatient InteractionTeaching and Education SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Physical Therapist - State of PennsylvaniaBasic Life Support - American Heart Association
Industry Keywords
Physical TherapyPatient CareRehabilitationHealthcare CoordinationClinical Practice
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Evaluate, treat, and plan discharge for patients referred for physical therapy services
- Assist patients toward their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function
- Coordinate treatment plans and care with other healthcare professionals
- Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload
- Participate in student education, including ICE, OT level 1, or full-time students
- Participate in education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician
- Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help patients recover and rehabilitate
- Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families
- Record and document patient health progress, daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Less than 1 year to 0–2 years of clinical practice required
- PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.
- Frequent to continuous standing/walking
- Ability to walk 8–10 miles per shift
- Ability to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required by the role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance including prescription coverage for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time