Physical Therapist, Per Diem

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated physical therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential physical therapy services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You'll assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and educate patients and families, all while upholding values of innovation and excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Licensed physical therapist in Massachusetts required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients with impairments.
• Assess and evaluate physical therapy needs according to guidelines.
• Document treatment plans and patient progress accurately.

Skills

BLS Certification

Effective Communication Skills

Physical Therapy Evaluation Techniques

Problem Solving Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Location: SRH Braintree
: Afternoon/Evening
Clinical Focus: General Ortho/Light Neuro
Work and learn with a great team of caregivers that include physical therapists, an occupational therapist, an acupuncturist, and a physical medicine physician. Conveniently located in Braintree at the intersection of routes 128 and 3. Facility is adjacent to the Southshore Plaza and has free parking.

Summary

Provide physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan.
• Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications - External

Education/Degree
Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licensure
Required

• Licensed (and in good standing) as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Skills(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required

• BLS required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
• Basic skills in math and computer science.
• Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
• Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
• Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

EEO Statement

Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Additional Job Description

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.