24 hpw Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist for outpatient services. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, and patient education. Candidates should have a valid Physical Therapy license and previous experience in an acute care setting. The role offers flexible working hours, primarily during the day.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Licensed Physical Therapist.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations regarding rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and implement treatment goals with patients and families.
• Maintain and document medical records related to therapy.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Treatment planning

Patient education

Supervision of assistants

Education

Physical Therapy license

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

24 hpw Physical Therapist, Outpatient at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth

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Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift Length: 24 hpw; 8-hr shifts (start time vary from 8a-10a)

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical skills to perform patient evaluations involving assessment of range of motion, strength, function, posture, balance, coordination, etc.
• Assesses patient’s rehabilitation potential based upon evaluation and the patient/family’s attitude toward rehabilitation.
• Based upon evaluation findings, establishes appropriate treatment goals with input from the patient and family.
• Formulates and implements a plan of care to reach treatment goals, utilizing physical therapy techniques/procedures.
• Maintains medical records, with daily documentation of all evaluations and treatment with periodic reevaluations of progress and modification of treatment programs and goals accordingly.
• Provide education to patients, their families, nurses, other hospital staff and the general public in proper body mechanics, prevention of injury and the role of physical therapy.
• Supervise, guide and evaluate the functional and technical performance of physical therapy assistants, aides and students, as needed.

Education: Information not provided.

Experience

• One to two years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Registration/Certification

• Physical Therapy license.
• AHA BLS Certification

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