Physical Therapist - 32 hours/week, day shift
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Physical Therapist evaluates patient's mobility and motor assets and liabilities for functional performance. The Physical Therapist provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks. As a member of the health care team, the physical therapist works closely with other rehabilitation disciplines, nursing, physicians, and case managers to provide patient-centered care. Patient/family and community education are essential components of this position.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute physical therapy settings
- Additional certifications in specialized physical therapy techniques
Responsibilities
- Perform complete and thorough evaluations of patients' chief complaints, physical impairments, activities of daily living, and functional limitations
- Develop comprehensive plans of care with appropriate, measurable, and functional goals
- Plan and implement appropriate treatment activities to improve identified physical impairments and functional limitations
- Provide ongoing reassessment and modification of treatment plans in response to patients' progress
- Offer appropriate discharge planning and patient/family teaching, including home programs and recommendations for self-care
- Complete timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress notes
- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Demonstrate effective time management and meet department productivity standards
- Maintain current knowledge of insurance requirements and regulations
- Participate in professional development activities and mentorship program
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
