MH Physical Therapist

Brown Medicine • Taunton, MA

4d • $36 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

Organizes and conducts physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation, restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, support adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, and promote and maintain health. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patient. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues.

The role evaluates patients, designs and implements treatment plans, monitors patient responses and progress, and educates patients and caregivers about therapeutic devices, treatment plans, and home exercises. The Physical Therapist documents care, coordinates with the rehabilitation team and community resources, supports patient safety and continuity of care, and contributes to staff orientation, training, and department activities. The position is based at Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The work shift is listed as variable.

Requirements

• Experience in the clinical area of assignment.
• Baccalaureate, master's degree, or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license.
• Ongoing development of work skills through available resources, such as in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups, and on-the-job training.
• Ability to perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision and recognize when assistance or consultation is needed.
• Understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues.
• Ability to complete assignments within an acceptable timeframe and use time and resources effectively.
• Ability to interact cooperatively and courteously and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations with skill and accuracy.
• Design and implement treatment programs and goals using physical therapy principles and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and revise prescribed treatment plans based on patient response and progression; safely advance patients through appropriate treatment levels.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic or adaptive devices, therapy plans, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including medical records, physician communications, and charges.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members to coordinate patient care.
• Adjust patient equipment and devices and apply orthoses safely and appropriately.
• Coordinate with community agencies and resources to support follow-up and continuity of care.
• Delegate appropriate portions of treatment programs to other health team personnel and educate supportive staff.
• Promote patient safety and comply with hospital infection-control policies.
• Communicate professionally with patients and caregivers and motivate them in rehabilitation.
• Participate in patient care and department committees.
• Terminate treatments appropriately and make timely referrals to outside agencies.
• Review caseload for opportunities to provide physical therapy to multiple patients simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Provide supervisors and clinical staff with suggestions about supplies and equipment, and keep work-area equipment safe and in proper working order.
• Assist with selected aspects of orientation and training for new employees and students.
• Adapt productively to change and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to the treatment setting.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services and review documentation as required.
• Assist with orientation and mentoring of others.
• Perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision and seek assistance or consultation when appropriate.
• Understand hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety requirements, and be aware of hospital programs and services.
• Complete assignments within an acceptable timeframe and use time and resources effectively.
• Interact cooperatively and courteously, treating customers with respect and compassion; help prevent or resolve customer concerns and maintain effective working relationships.
• Contribute to team efforts to ensure quality services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time