Physical Therapist I
About The Position
The Physical Therapist I is a full-time, 40-hour outpatient role at Spaulding Rehabilitation on Cape Cod, part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Mass General Brigham. The position helps patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life by restoring physical functioning and supporting them as they adjust to disabilities. Physical therapists interpret evaluations and test results, establish treatment goals and plans, administer manual exercises, and instruct, encourage, and assist patients with physical activities and assistive or supportive devices. The outpatient program uses a 1:1 treatment model and offers specialty practice areas, mentorship for new graduates, continuing education, clinical education days, certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and a Therapy Clinical Ladder. The role includes patient assessment and care planning, treatment evaluation and adjustment, patient and family communication, documentation, education for nursing personnel, participation in hospital-wide quality improvement, and supervision of PTAs. The position is onsite, works a day shift, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
- A bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable for licensure prior to 2016; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
- Physical Therapist state license required.
- 1–2 years of experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehabilitation, or ambulatory setting.
- 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.
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Help patients reach maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities.
- Interpret physical therapy evaluations and test results, establish treatment goals and plans, and restore patient physical functioning.
- Administer manual exercises and instruct, encourage, and assist patients in physical activities and use of assistive and supportive devices.
- Complete billing sheets accurately by the end of the 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 PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Mentorship for new graduates.
- Continuing education.
- Clinical education days.
- Certification reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Therapy Clinical Ladder recognizing clinical expertise, leadership, and professional growth.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
