physical therapist I
About The Position
A Physical Therapist I autonomously examines, evaluates, diagnoses, and develops prognoses and interventions for patients referred to physical therapy who may have functional impairments, limitations, or disabilities. The role includes discharge planning and collaboration with patients, families, support persons, and the medical team to establish and carry out plans of care. The therapist manages a defined caseload, reviews patient progress, and adjusts treatment plans as needed. The position also includes administrative and documentation duties, supervision of support staff and students, and teaching responsibilities for patients, families, staff, and colleagues. New graduates who have submitted a complete, accepted licensure application and out-of-state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain a Massachusetts license within 3–6 months of hire; until then, they must work under direct clinical supervision and have their notes co-signed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
- Physical Therapist license.
- Basic Life Support certificate.
- 0–1 years of related work experience.
- Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.
- New graduates with a complete and accepted licensure application and out-of-state licensed physical therapists must obtain a Massachusetts license within 3–6 months of hire. Until licensed, they must work under direct clinical supervision by a licensed physical therapist, with all notes co-signed.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- APTA membership.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients by determining referral appropriateness, reviewing medical history, conducting examinations, identifying diagnoses and prognoses, and creating plans of care.
- Discuss evaluation findings with patients and establish plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, support persons, and the medical team as appropriate.
- Implement plans of care using therapeutic procedures, equipment and devices, teaching interventions, and collaboration or referrals to other health care providers.
- Review patient responses and progress toward goals; re-evaluate status and modify plans of care as needed.
- Regularly update or restate discharge plans.
- Manage a defined caseload and complete administrative responsibilities, including staff competency assessment and supervision, data collection, billing and record keeping, QAI activities, committee participation as requested, and attendance at department meetings and in-services.
- Teach patients and families, orient support staff, prepare and present clinical in-services, and provide interdepartmental educational lectures.
- Supervise physical therapist assistants, allied health and professional co-op students, rehab aides, and practice assistants.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligible: $10,000; restrictions apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
