Job Details

The SCI PT Supervisor manages the physical therapy team for the spinal cord injury program. They participate in hiring decisions, staff development, and the performance review process. They manage the day to day operations and work with interdisciplinary team members for program development. They participate in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency program. Patient care responsibilities commensurate with operational needs of the unit/service line.
Our specialized SCI team includes physiatrists, rehabilitation nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals. We deliver individualized, patient- and family-centered care tailored to each patient’s neurological level of injury, medical condition, and personal goals.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Participates in the professional development of staff at all levels through supervision and mentorship.
Collaborates with the Therapy Manager for the staff development and disciplinary processes.
Participates in the interview processes for PTs and program positions for hiring and promotions.
Orients and onboards new staff to the unit and program.
Prepares performance appraisals, with direct manager, for therapists, assistants, and aides assigned to them.
Ensures compliance with accreditation and certification standards as well as developing and implementing quality assurance and program evaluation systems.
Supports the implementation and coordination projects and process improvement of the Spinal Cord Program ensuring alignment with the program objectives.
Attends official conferences and keeps the department informed of changes and updates
Develops and implements best practices for SCI rehabilitation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

PT: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

AND

Experience:

6 years of clinical experience with supervisory experience required.  

Valid state license in Physical Therapy. BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

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. 

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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