Home Care Physical Therapist

Mass General Brigham Incorporated.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 71,822 - 106,059; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated in Northampton, MA, is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for planning and administering therapy treatment programs to restore function and relieve patient pain. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a Mass License, with 1-2 years of experience preferred. Key responsibilities include supervising PTAs and participating in patient care plans. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive salary range of $71,822.40 - $106,059.20 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or ambulatory setting (1-2 years required).
• Physical Therapist Mass License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Establishing therapy goals and formulating treatment plans.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) according to policy and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent organizational skills

Problem solving and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )Site: VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**Summary: Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed. Essential Functions- -Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results. -Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations. -Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy. -Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients. -Participates in discharge planning. -Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment. -Records all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.**Qualifications**Education Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred No Licenses and Credentials Physical Therapist Mass License - required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Experience Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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. - Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Physical Requirements*** Standing Frequently (34-66%)* Walking Frequently (34-66%)* Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)* Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/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%)**Remote Type**Hybrid**Work Location**168 Industrial Drive**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$71,822.40 - $106,059.20/Annual**Grade**6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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