Clinical Physical Therapist — Restore Peak Function

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance. You will interpret evaluations and test results, determine treatment goals, and administer manual exercises while supporting patients in using assistive devices.

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required; a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred and licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust 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.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

EMR systems

Written communication

Teaching others

Problem solving

Education

DPT degree

State PT license

Job description

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance. You will interpret evaluations and test results, determine treatment goals, and administer manual exercises while supporting patients in using assistive devices.

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required; a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred and licensure is required.