Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Northbridge, MA seeks a Physical Therapist (Non-Exempt) to assess and treat diverse patient populations in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes evaluating functional status, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and coordinating care with the medical team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, a Massachusetts license, and NPTE completion, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; current license to practice in MA; successful completion of NPTE.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for patients across age groups.
• Analyzes data, assesses functional abilities, and collaborates with physicians on treatment.
• Provides individualized plans including exercises, ROM, manual therapy, and mobility training; evaluates need for equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Pediatric experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $33.91 - $61.03

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday, Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours: 10:30 am-7 pm two days per week and Saturday morning

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 26000 - 3887 Northbridge Physical Therapy

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

Major Responsibilities

1. Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, cognitively, 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 (Range of Motion), 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.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PT school or equivalent.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Pediatric experience highly preferred.

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.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.