Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapist

South Shore Health; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with sports and orthopedic conditions within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes directing rehab activities, ensuring safety, and providing patient education and home programs.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, accurate documentation and collaboration with licensed and support staff in a Massachusetts hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Provides evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments per standards of care and insurance parameters.
• Plans and directs patient care using evidence-based practice.
• Maintains patient safety and infection control standards.
• Directs licensed and non-licensed staff as needed and delegates duties appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Documents care planning and discharge per departmental guidelines.
• Maintains accurate charge capture and coding with appropriate modifiers.
• Ensures timely communication with staff, patients and families.
• Supports department mission and policies.
• Engages in professional development and continual practice improvement.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

BS/MS/DPT degree

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with sports and orthopedic conditions within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes directing rehab activities, ensuring safety, and providing patient education and home programs.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, accurate documentation and collaboration with licensed and support staff in a Massachusetts hospital setting.