Physical Therapy Adv Clinician

About the role

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function.

The Advanced Clinician will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Has primary responsibility for mentorship and advancement of care in area of specialty practice.

Job Duties

• Provides advanced 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.
• Performs specialty-specific teaching while assisting with staff orientation and competency assessment for new / rotating staff. Models assessment, synthesis and application of the literature in practice.
• Assists manager/supervisor with coordination of program development and performance improvement activities in the area of expertise.Participates in student and resident education: Part-time e.g. ICE, OT level 1, full-time students, residents and fellows.
• 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 patients and families. Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Shares clinical expertise through educational forums internally and externally and involvement in research activities.
• Provides input to leadership on annual competencies and clinical education needs.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or
• Master's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or
• Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT)
• 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2-3 years of clinical experience as evidenced by progression of patient volume and clinical complexity in their resource area, and at least 2000 hours of specialty practice.
• 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.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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