Physical Therapist, 40 hours, Mixed Shifts

UMass Memorial Health-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Northbridge, MA
5,001-10,000 employees
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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

  • Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient and outpatient as assigned.
  • Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individually current functional ability. Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.
  • Provides individualized treatment plans designed to prevent, restore, remediate or compensate for movement dysfunction including therapeutic exercises, progressive ROM, neuromuscular education and strengthening, manual therapy, cardiopulmonary conditioning, wound care, application of physical agent modalities, and functional mobility training.
  • Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing.
  • Completes departmental statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PT school or equivalent.
  • Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. New graduates and out of state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date.
  • Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.
  • Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience with pediatric and neurological patients.
  • Clinical ladder and mentorship opportunities.
  • Signing bonus eligibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
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