Physical Therapist (PT) - In Motion Physical Therapy - Downtown Suffolk
About The Position
The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care. The therapist evaluates patients, gathers relevant information, develops treatment plans with specific goals, and revises those plans as needed. They provide direct therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current Physical Therapy standards, instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures, and document care and progress accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record. The therapist maintains department productivity and quality standards, follows safety and infection-control policies and other department procedures, and supervises physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days/evenings. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available. The posted pay range is $38.64 to $61.82.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or a temporary license in that state.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates critical-thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed to ensure their efficiency.
- Provide daily direct therapy in accordance with each patient’s plan of care and current Physical Therapy standards of practice.
- Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of treatment, patient progress, care coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record.
- Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants when applicable.
- Meet productivity expectations while maintaining care quality and department standards.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, required education, and annual compliance.
- Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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