Outpatient Physical Therapist - Spaulding

Mass General Brigham • Orleans, MA

5d • $94,245 - $119,787 • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist works at Spaulding Rehabilitation on Cape Cod as part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Mass General Brigham. The role helps patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life, assisting them in achieving maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. The clinician interprets evaluations and test results, establishes treatment goals and plans, administers manual exercises, and instructs, encourages, and assists patients with physical activities and assistive or supportive devices.

The outpatient program offers a 1:1 treatment model, specialty practice areas, mentorship for new graduates, continuing education, clinical education days, certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and a Therapy Clinical Ladder. This is a 24-hour-per-week, part-time position eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The position is onsite at 65 Old Colony Way and works a day shift.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; the posting also lists a master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy as preferred education options.
• Physical Therapist state license required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience.
• Ability to teach others how to do something.
• Excellent problem-solving, case-management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy.
• Class D passenger vehicle driver's license.
• Experience completing an internship or apprenticeship program; 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete billing sheets accurately by the end of each day.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Assess patients and establish plans of care.
• Provide in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discuss evaluations, goals, and treatment with patients and their families.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants (PTAs) according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Interpret physical therapy evaluations and test results; determine treatment goals and plans.
• Administer manual exercises and instruct, encourage, and assist patients in physical activities and use of assistive and supportive devices.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education and clinical education days.
• Mentorship for new graduates.
• Therapy Clinical Ladder recognizing clinical expertise, leadership, and professional growth.
• Competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level