Jefferson Health Plans·Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients to maximize physical, cognitive, and linguistic functions. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans across various clinical settings.
Job Details The Physical Therapist I is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Physical Therapist I is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Physical Therapist I will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.
Summary The Physical Therapist I is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Physical Therapist I is an integral healthcare provider accountable for assisting the patient to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Physical Therapist I will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals 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.
Participate in student education: Part-time e.g.
ICE, OT level 1 or a full-time student.
Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.
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.
Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
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.
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 0-2 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.
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.
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 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, 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.
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. For more benefits information, please click here
Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a valid Pennsylvania state license. Must hold BLS certification and have 0-2 years of clinical practice experience.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, allied health employers commonly look for diagnostic medical sonographers with an approved diploma or degree, current ARDMS certification, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with medical staff and patients. These roles can be competitive because employers want candidates who are both technically prepared and comfortable in patient-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of independent clinical work before applying.