Physical Therapist

Sports Medicine North; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports Medicine North in Newburyport, MA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide efficient, quality-oriented care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize progress toward functional goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing goals and plans with input from patients and families, delivering PT services, and ensuring safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree in physical therapy.
• One year physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plans with patient and family.
• Provides physical therapy services per PT guidelines and clinic policy.
• Monitors patient response and modifies treatment to attain goals.
• Educates patient, family and staff; provides in-service education as needed.
• Documents results of assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination.
• Ensures infection control program compliance and safety procedures.

Skills

HIPAA awareness

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control compliance

Organizational skills

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in physical therapy

Job description

Job 164613 - Physical Therapist
Newburyport, MA

PURPOSE: Provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize the patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in physical therapy as evidenced by current state licensure

EXPERIENCE: One year physical therapy experience preferred

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include but are not limited to)

• Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
• Interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plans and incorporates patient and family and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and throughout the course of treatment.
• Provides physical therapy services to patients and in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders.
• Participates in patient, family and staff education and provide in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed.
• Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs as required.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professional and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Promotes Company philosophy, mission and objectives within and to customers outside the organization.
• Ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Understands and demonstrates the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with clinical policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.

CERTIFICATE / LICENSE: Active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state employed.