Physical Therapist

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join our care team. You will assess residents, plan and provide treatments, and consult with the rehab team. You will also supervise other therapists and aides and contribute to teaching staff.

We offer competitive hourly pay and weekly pay. The role includes participation in clinical program development, census building, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them to develop care plans.
• Provides direct resident treatment per established plan of care.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Trains patients, residents, and caregivers in various aspects of care.
• Monitors documentation and activities per the clinical documentation system.
• Adheres to Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor.
• Assists in census-building and marketing activities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Supports staff training and orientation.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Team communication

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Education

DPT/MSPT

Job description

Job Title: Per Diem Physical Therapist

Company Name: Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

We are seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. 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, provide teaching and training to caregiver staff, and supervise other therapists, assistants, and aides.

Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay.

Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them to develop appropriate care plans

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

• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process

• Trains patients, residents, and caregivers in various aspects of care

• Monitors efficiencies and documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system

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

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

• 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

• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents' individual health information

Requirements:

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

• 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).