Outpatient Physical Therapist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittierhealth; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid sick, vacation, holiday

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and disability policies

Flexible spending accounts

Health care savings account

Job summary

Whittierhealth is hiring a Physical Therapist for full-time hours in Bradford, MA. The role includes evaluating and implementing treatment plans, along with patient education, in a beautiful out-patient setting.

Ideal candidates will possess a DPT degree from an accredited institution and current Massachusetts licensure. Benefits include a $10,000 sign-on bonus, 401k, paid leave, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy, DPT, from an APTA accredited college or university.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluation and treatment plans under physician direction.
• Completes timely documentation and letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegates duties to physical therapy assistants and organizes treatment caseload.

Skills

Knowledge in adult rehabilitation

Experience in geriatric care

Continuing education in physical therapy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physical Therapy, DPT

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient - Bradford, MA

Physical Therapist - Full Time (40 hours/week) OR Per Diem

$41 - $53 depending on experience $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Monday through Friday - No Nights or Weekends

If you are looking to become part of a dynamic team to work with patients in a beautiful out-patient setting, then this position is for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning and implementation of treatment plan, patient/family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
• Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status, in accordance with the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis, as well as completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as a per diem employee).
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC) when necessary and appropriate.
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor of Science /Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy, DPT, from an APTA accredited college or university.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Benefits offered

• 401k
• Paid sick, vacation, holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and disability policies
• Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness policies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health care savings account