Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to organize and conduct prescribed treatment programs for adults and children, with the goal of restoring function and preventing disability.

Responsibilities include evaluating new patients, setting measurable goals, administering tests, selecting and adjusting therapies, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and guiding staff in outpatient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current BLS

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable treatment goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.
• Administers diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to determine the extent of the patient’s impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
• Carries out appropriate treatment modalities, and re-evaluates the patient as needed, modifying the treatment plan based on patient progress.
• Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and communication with other caregivers.
• Communicates effectively with medical/allied health personnel, regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
• Assists in training new personnel as requested by manager.
• Provides guidance and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, quality improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in approved education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains daily statistical records of patient activity and charges.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

English communication

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Purpose of Position:

To organize and conduct medically prescribed treatment programs for adult and pediatric patients to help restore function and prevent disability according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Description

• Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable treatment goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.
• Administers diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to determine the extent of the patient’s impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
• Carries out appropriate treatment modalities, and re-evaluates the patient as needed, modifying the treatment plan based on patient progress.
• Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and communication with other caregivers.
• Communicates effectively with medical/allied health personnel, regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
• Assists in training new personnel as requested by manager.
• Provides guidance and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, quality improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in approved education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains daily statistical records of patient activity and charges.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current BLS

For PT Clinical Specialist, must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following:

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise; plans and conducts treatment programs for patients.
• Assists management in the planning, development, organization and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.
• Documentation of Specialist Certification.

Schedule Details: 30 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, 7a-5p, No Weekends & No Holidays

Organization : Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Physical Therapy - Outpati

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 39.68 - 57.29