Outpatient Physical Therapist (per diem) - Spaulding

About the Role

Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

This position requires direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Physical Therapist Massachusetts License (required).
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License (preferred).
• Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program (1-2 years preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Ability to teach others how to perform tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving, case management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Pay

$38.30 - $57.59/hour.

Schedule

• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Work Location

1513 Iyannough Road

Remote Type: Onsite