Physical Therapist I, 40 Hours Evenings, Memorial Campus

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans and performs treatments to alleviate physical dysfunction using manual, functional and physical agent modality techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement. UMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, comprising over 20,000 employees dedicated to patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Everyone is considered a caregiver, playing an important role in the relentless pursuit of healing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PT school or equivalent.
Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (new graduates and out-of-state licensed PTs have 6 months to obtain).
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.

Nice To Haves

New graduates and out of state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed physical therapist and have all notes co-signed until license has been obtained.

Responsibilities

Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for various patient populations (infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, frail elderly, inpatient, and outpatient).
Analyzes and interprets data, assesses current functional ability, researches specific problems, makes differential diagnoses, and consults with physicians regarding contradictions or alternative therapies.
Provides individualized treatment plans for movement dysfunction, including therapeutic exercises, ROM, neuromuscular education, strengthening, manual therapy, cardiopulmonary conditioning, wound care, physical agent modalities, and functional mobility training.
Evaluates the need for bracing, supportive, and positional equipment.
Educates patients, families, and other caregivers on therapy programs and goals.
Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, and assists with discharge planning.
Documents care provided in the medical record and completes therapy billing.
Completes departmental statistics and assists in maintaining an orderly, safe, and efficient working environment.
Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
Delegates caseload to therapist assistants, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance.
Collaborates with team members to ensure patient coverage and equitable work distribution.
Participates in department quality improvement/assurance activities and program development initiatives.
Supervises students according to Practice Standards.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates the use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining a professional environment.
Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.