Physical Therapist (PT)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full-time

Part-time

Per diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time role in Fall River, MA. The PT will organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence for residents.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, fitting adaptive devices, consulting with the rehab team, and teaching mobility skills. The position offers benefits and a competitive hourly rate of $45–$53.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA and APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops treatment goals and methods, and completes documentation for PT services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to patient needs and mobility activities.
• Consults with rehab team to choose appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and evaluates progress.
• Adapts program to individual needs and promotes safety.
• Supervises supportive personnel and participates in training of staff.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Physical Therapy degree (DPT)

Licensed/eligible for state licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Full-Time Rate: $45 to $53 PER HOUR

PRN Rate: $55 to $60 PER HOUR

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals, and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation;
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.

JOB SKILLS:

• Good organizational skills and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required per the State.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.