Physical Therapist - Milford Regional - Franklin Outpatient 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Physical Therapist at the Milford Regional Medical Center inpatient site. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve function and mobility across pediatric to geriatric populations.

The role requires Massachusetts licensure, completion of the national exam, and strong communication with patients and caregivers; the position is full-time with day shifts and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in Massachusetts; must obtain MA license within 6 months if out of state.
• Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for patients across ages.
• Analyzes data and assesses current functional ability; discusses therapy options with physicians.
• Provides individualized treatment plans including exercises, ROM, neuromuscular education, and mobility training.
• Educates patients and families; participates in discharge planning and documents care in the medical record.
• Maintains department operations, assists with inventory and billing as needed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts PT license

National Physical Therapy Board Examination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$68,140.80 - $122,636.80

Schedule Details:

Friday, Thursday, Tuesday

Scheduled Hours:

9am - 7pm T/Th 9-2 Fri

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

26000 - 3886 Franklin Physical Therapy

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Evaluates, plans and performs treatments to alleviate physical dysfunction using manual, functional and physical agent modality techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient and outpatient as assigned.
• 2. Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individually current functional ability.Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.
• 3. Provides individualized treatment plans designed to prevent, restore, remediate or compensate for movement dysfunction including therapeutic exercises, progressive ROM, neuromuscular education and strengthening, manual therapy, cardiopulmonary conditioning, wound care, application of physical agent modalities, and functional mobility training. Evaluates need for bracing, supportive and positional equipment.
• 4. Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing.
• 5. Completes departmental statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PT school or equivalent.
• 2. Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. New graduates and out of state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed physical therapist and have all notes co-signed until license has been obtained.
• 3. Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.

Experience/Skills:

• 1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
• 2. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
• 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

ADDENDUM FOR: Inpatient Milford Regional Medical Center

Physical therapy treatment excludes child and adolescent populations for inpatient care at Milford Regional Medical Center.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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