Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing essential services to patients with various physical impairments and functional limitations. As a vital part of the healthcare system, you will plan and administer personalized treatment programs aimed at restoring function and alleviating pain. The organization prides itself on its commitment to exceptional patient care and academic excellence, fostering a collaborative environment where every team member plays a crucial role in the healing process. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing bonus available

Healthcare benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• One year of experience in acute in-patient and/or outpatient services.
• BLS certification required within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients with impairments and disabilities.
• Plan and administer treatment programs to restore function and relieve pain.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate from accredited physical therapist program

Current license to practice in Massachusetts

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

25082 - 3880 Physical Therapy

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver—regardless of their title or responsibilities. Our commitment to exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research makes us the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. We are more than 16,000 employees working together as one health system in relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

General Description:

A physical therapist provides services to patients/clients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or loss of a body part. They plan and administer physical therapy treatment programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. Physical therapists at HMH may treat hospital in-patients, out-patients, and/or provide consultative services to contracted agencies.

Work Experience/Requirements:

• One year experience and/or student affiliations in acute in-patient and/or outpatient services.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited professional physical therapist education program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) with a current license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP) required within the first 90 days of employment if not assigned to the Southbridge campus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We strive to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health—respect for our patients, community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these standards, we invite you to join our team and help us make respect our standard every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the value of diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

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