Physical Therapist

Fusion Healthcare Ltd; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess referred patients, design and implement rehabilitation plans, and help patients regain function.

You will document progress, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
• Document and educate patients and families in physical therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.

TEAMWORK EXCELLENT BENEFITS STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.