Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location : Plainsboro, NJ

Schedule : Mon / Wed : 730 am-2 / 245pm - Tue / Thu : 8 : 15 am-2 / 245 pm- Fri : 8 : 30 am - 3 : 30mp

Able to attend trainings + employee orientation :

Monday - Orientation all day

Tuesday to Friday - paid training from 9-5

Responsibilities :

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a patient examination in a technically competent manner. Performs skilled services. Uses sound judgment and follows established standards of practice independently.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine rehab diagnosis and outcomes of care

Designs a plan of care that integrates the goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan. Performs interventions in a competent manner assessing the response to care. Adapts delivery of care to reflect respect and sensitivity to individual differences

Performs reassessments as necessary. Assesses needs for other services.

collaborates with other caregivers / staff, within and outside the department to develop means of enhancing patient care and services.

Credentials :

Physical Therapist (Required)

Licensed in the state of NJ as an Physical Therapist - required

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification - required

Education or Equivalent Experience :

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Education Specialization : Graduation from a physical therapy program accredited by the A.P.T.A. or its equivalent if educated outside the U.S., indicates that the individual possesses the appropriate educational requirements.

Equivalent Experience : Master of Arts or Science

Education Specialization : Equivalent Experience : -And Inpatient experience.-And Acute care clinical affiliations can substitute for some education.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range :

$36.56 - $58.30 / Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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