Outpatient Physical Therapist - Spaulding

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod; Orleans (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus

Full-time, 40-hour schedule

Job summary

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod is seeking a Physical Therapist to assist patients in achieving maximum physical performance while adapting to disabilities. Responsibilities include evaluating treatments, establishing care plans, and providing education to patients and nursing personnel. A Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required, and Massachusetts licensure is mandatory. The position offers a full-time schedule, a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, and includes a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates effects of treatment and adjusts treatments.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Discusses evaluation and goals with patients and families.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred

Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

Job Overview

Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts 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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required
• Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Physical Therapist [Massachusetts State License] - required
• Basic Life Support - required
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred

Experience

• Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to 10,000 sign on bonus
• Full-time, 40-hour schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.