Physical Therapist, per diem, Outpatient at Home Therapy

Hebrew Senior Life • Roslindale, MA

226d

About The Position

HSL specializes in geriatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Our therapists help seniors realize their full potential at all phases of life so that the senior years can be lived to their fullest; they understand and hold remaining independent in the community to the highest regard. We are focused on providing care and support that will help seniors recover after an illness, manage chronic conditions, adjust to a new limitation, and support your goals for health and wellness. Therapy House Calls is an HSL service that brings outpatient therapy services to the home, designing appropriate plans of care with goals specific to the patients and their individual environments. Therapy House Calls services are largely covered by Medicare Part B, MassHealth, and commercial health insurances. Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that's uniquely possible. Because here we're supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• 6-12 months of related experience
• Licensure/Board Certification

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals and methods, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.
• Design and fit adaptive devices, and train clients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select physical agent modalities suited to the individual's needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regiment consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
• Instruct client in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluate client progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potentials.
• Adapt programs according to the needs of individual client.
• Attend and contribute to client care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Conduct training programs and participate in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Ensure that clients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights.
• Rotate shift and/or to other units as need arises.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which contribute to the achievement of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife.
• Perform other related duties as required or responsibilities dictate.
• Responsible for maintaining clean work environment.
• Responds to call bells and patient requests.

Benefits

• Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
• A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
• Generous paid time off
• On-site health and wellness programming
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• An employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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