Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab- Full-Time No Weekends

North Hill Retirement Community•Needham, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Ability to read, write and understand English
2 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in a professional setting
Proficient with computer software programs
Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation as well as State and Federal Regulations
Provides patient care and documents treatments in accordance with physicians’ orders, agency policy, and patient needs
Performs patient evaluations, selecting appropriate diagnostic material to assess all aspects of care informing the physician of recommended interventions
Develops a care plan in conjunction with patient, identifying patient centered goals establishing priorities of care
Promotes professional growth by attending, presenting formal and informal educational experiences, in-services, conferences, and seminars to team
Assists in the supervision of assistants, Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), students and interns as assigned according to Medicare Condition of Participation
Scheduling patients and staff, participation in discipline specific projects i.e. chart audits, QI data collection, peer review program, student program and Certified Home Health Aide training.
Provides direct patient care
Follows all Emergency Management Plan and actively participates in fire and evacuation drills
Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment