Lead Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with sports, orthopedic and physical disorders as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will organize and direct patient care activities and supervise staff such as rehab aides and students.

Responsibilities include evidence-based treatment planning, accurate documentation for billing, achievement of productivity goals, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Provides comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments per standards and insurance parameters
• Adheres to Massachusetts licensure requirements and professional regulations
• Demonstrates ability to educate patients and families and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence-based practice
• Directs and delegates to rehab aides and volunteers as appropriate
• Maintains patient safety and infection control standards
• Documents thoroughly with accurate discharge and charge entries
• Maintains productivity standards and uses technology proficiently
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and colleagues
• Pursues ongoing professional development and stays current with practice changes

Skills

Patient care

Education

BS/MS/DPT from accredited physical therapy program

Job description

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with sports, orthopedic and physical disorders as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will organize and direct patient care activities and supervise staff such as rehab aides and students.

Responsibilities include evidence-based treatment planning, accurate documentation for billing, achievement of productivity goals, and ongoing professional development.