Physical Therapist

Heatherwood Rehab; Plymouth, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Job summary

Heatherwood Rehab is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. You will assess and plan care, deliver treatments, and consult with the rehab team while also training staff and supervising students as required.

The role requires a PT degree (BS/MS/DPT), and active state licensure, with responsibilities spanning evaluation, care planning, direct patient care, and program development. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy and maintain state licensure.
• Strong oral and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to function in multi-faceted systems and adapt to census changes.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients/residents and develop care plans.
• Provide direct resident treatment per an established plan of care.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to meetings and decisions.
• Train patients, residents, and caregivers; supervise staff as needed.
• Document activities in the clinical documentation system in a timely manner.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

PT degree (BS/MS/DPT)

Job description

Join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center as a per diem Physical Therapist! Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay.

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
• Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained

Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans
• Provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process
• Consults with and trains patients, residents, and caregivers
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor
• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students, and volunteers
• Participates in census building and marketing activities
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers

Specific Requirements:

• 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

What we offer:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows 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).