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Physical Therapy Adv Clinician (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee, Wound Care

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Jan 20, 2025
Job Details Job Description Job Summary:The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT is an integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical 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.Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 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 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.Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:PT: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.ANDExperience:Minimum of 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.Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:Board Certification preferred.PT: Valid state license in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required. Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, 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 healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.