Physical Therapist

Beacon Brook Health Center; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join a per diem team at our Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center, a 57-bed all-male facility in Sandisfield, MA. The role offers part-time and per diem hours with compensation up to $55 per hour, plus opportunities to supervise and mentor staff and students.

You will assess residents, develop care plans, provide treatment, and collaborate with clinical teams while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensing requirements by state must be maintained.
• Ability to interact effectively with all staff levels and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to perform documentation, patient care, and equipment manipulation.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress from census and staffing changes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time for self and others.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Proficient English language comprehension and articulation.
• Standing and walking for significant periods.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and evaluate needs to develop care plans.
• Provide direct resident treatment according to established plans.
• Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers.
• Document activities in the clinical documentation system promptly.
• Collaborate with supervisor to monitor census and efficiency.
• Participate in program development and clinical training.
• Assist in staff orientation and interviewing processes.
• Contribute to census-building and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

PT degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Part-time and Per Diem - Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center

We are seeking a dynamic and caring Physical Therapist to join our per diem team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center, an award-winning skilled nursing facility in Sandisfield.

We are a 57-bed all-male nursing home with a large veteran population and a majority of long-term stay residents. Up to $55 an hour.

Job Summary:

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload. You will also participate in the clinical team process, providing teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervising other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.

Responsibilities:

• Screen patients/residents

• Evaluate patients/residents and develop appropriate care plans

• Provide direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care

• Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers

• Monitor efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor

• Document activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis

• Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations

• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor

• Participate in clinical program development and implementation

• Participate in the training and orientation of other staff, students, and volunteers

• Participate in the interview process for new staff

• Participate in census building and marketing activities

• Participate in quality improvement activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

• Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care

• Requires intense attention and concentration

• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others

• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds

• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language

• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).