Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy evaluation and treatment to restore function and prevent disability. The Physical Therapist identifies, corrects, alleviates, and prevents acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin. Provides prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. The Physical Therapist will also serve as a resource person for the team and the department, and will participate in orientation of new staff therapists and other health personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts evaluations consistent with and appropriate for patient diagnosis.
• Designs a treatment plan that is goal-oriented, based upon interpretation of evaluation results and patient's personal goals.
• Establishes goals that are functional, measurable, and attainable.
• Performs re-evaluations per department criteria with modifications/updating of goals as dictated by patient's progress.
• Makes timely and appropriate discharge plans and recommendations for the anticipated needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data, identifying diagnosis, and developing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Completes, in a thorough and accurate manner, evaluation reports, progress notes/flow sheets, discharge summary, and additional required documentation.
• Serves as a clinical resource to colleagues and other medical professionals.

Requirements:

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  Education:Degree in physical therapy from an accredited university program.
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  Experience:1-2 years of experience with a well-established clinical background. Previous medical setting experience preferred.
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  Certification/Licensure:Must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Physical Therapist; BLSrequired
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  Software/Hardware:Meditech preferred
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Must be able to adjust to varying treatment loads and schedules.
• Excellent assessment skills, clinical skills, and organizational skills, along with charge capabilities.
• Able to lift, transfer, and move patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans