Temp - PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Haverhill MA

Bestica•Haverhill, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time, long-term care position for a Physical Therapist in Haverhill, MA. The role involves screening, evaluating, and rehabilitating patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care. The therapist will develop appropriate plans of care, utilize standardized assessments, and implement evidence-based interventions. This includes administering various procedures such as manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care. The therapist will assess patient progress, adjust treatments, evaluate outcomes, and provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers. Effective communication with supervisors and team members is essential. A comprehensive discharge summary is required, and all documentation must be maintained in the electronic system according to company policy. Accurate recording of treatment minutes is also necessary. Participation in required meetings and trainings is expected. The therapist will be responsible for obtaining necessary DME or supplies and supervising physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students. Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics is mandatory.

Requirements

1 year of PT experience
LTC or Rehab experience
MA State License

Nice To Haves

New Grads OKAY- as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience

Responsibilities

Effectively screens/evaluates/rehabilitates patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; wound care; etc.
Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.
Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and makes referrals in relation to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist.