Physical Therapist, Inpatient - 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health • Milford, MA

95d

About The Position

This position involves evaluating, planning, and performing treatments to alleviate physical dysfunction using manual, functional, and physical agent modality techniques. The role includes administering therapy evaluations and developing treatment plans for various patient populations, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and frail elderly, both inpatient and outpatient. The position requires analyzing and interpreting data, assessing current functional abilities, and consulting with physicians regarding therapy options. Additionally, the role involves providing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, documenting care, and maintaining departmental statistics.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for physically, developmentally, and/or functionally disabled patient populations.
• Analyzes and interprets data and assesses current functional ability.
• Researches specific problems and makes differential diagnoses when appropriate.
• Consults with physicians regarding contradictions or alternative forms of therapy.
• Assesses patient's progress related to their rehabilitation potential.
• Provides individualized treatment plans designed to prevent, restore, remediate, or compensate for movement dysfunction.
• Educates patients, families, and other caregivers in therapy programs and goals.
• Participates in patient care meetings and collaborates with team members.
• Documents care provided in medical records and completes therapy billing.
• Completes departmental statistics and assists in maintaining an orderly, safe, and efficient working environment.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Access to professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees