Onsite Physical Therapist - Restore Function & Rehab

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,276,000 - 7,934,000; Part time

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist in Boston to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance and adjusting to disabilities. You will interpret evaluations, establish goals and plans, and supervise therapy activities and the use of assistive devices.

Required: graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and a state Physical Therapist license; a Doctor of Physical Therapy is preferred for newer licensure rules.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• State license as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Experience in internship or 1–2 years preferred.

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.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

EMR familiarity

Written communication

Teaching others

Problem solving

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist in Boston to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance and adjusting to disabilities. You will interpret evaluations, establish goals and plans, and supervise therapy activities and the use of assistive devices.

Required: graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and a state Physical Therapist license; a Doctor of Physical Therapy is preferred for newer licensure rules.