Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

The General Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assist patients in achieving maximum physical performance. You will interpret evaluations, set goals, plan treatments, and guide patients in exercises and use of assistive devices.

Graduation from an accredited PT program is required; licensure is essential, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred for recent grads. This on-site role collaborates with nursing and rehab teams in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist is required; Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred after 2016.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance.
• Interpret PT evaluations and test results to set goals and plans.
• Administer manual exercises and instruct patients in activities and devices.
• Supervise PTAs per policy and state regulations.
• Record and discuss goals, progress, and plans with patient and family.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organization

EMR systems

Communication

Teaching others

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Master's Degree Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assist patients in achieving maximum physical performance. You will interpret evaluations, set goals, plan treatments, and guide patients in exercises and use of assistive devices.

Graduation from an accredited PT program is required; licensure is essential, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred for recent grads. This on-site role collaborates with nursing and rehab teams in a hospital setting.