Vestibular Physical Therapist (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee, Willow Grove

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

 Job Details 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 Description 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. 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 Nationally 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 health