Physical Therapist FT Days

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Massachusetts seeks a Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves evaluating patient needs and implementing tailored treatment plans, as well as working within a multidisciplinary team to promote patient independence. Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a state license.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy mandatory.
• State Licensure required.
• 2 years of experience preferred in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements treatment programs for patients.
• Administers tests and interprets patient measurements.
• Develops functional goals to improve patient independence.

Skills

Patient assessment

Functional mobility improvement

Care planning

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Up to$ 20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

MetroWest Medical Centeris the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process:Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary:

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:
Required: Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy

Experience:

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Certifications:

Required: State Licensure

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.