Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehab - SIGN ON BONUS

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

18h•$83,054 - $133,348•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team in Springfield, MA. This role is part of Baystate Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehab program providing services throughout western Massachusetts. The department offers supportive and experienced leadership, highly skilled therapy teammates, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, and peer support. The clinic hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am to 7 pm and Friday from 7 am to 5 pm, with a schedule designed to provide flexibility while supporting patient access. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred) and Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure. Experienced therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply. The role involves assisting patients in reaching maximum physical performance, treating patients using standard physical therapy procedures, determining patient capabilities, needs, interests, and goals, and preparing individually tailored programs consistent with the physician's diagnosis. At this level, the incumbent is expected to function independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure
American Heart Association BLS CPR

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients, develops plan of treatment, provides assessment and assists in discharge planning as appropriate for each discipline. Evaluates all assigned patients utilizing established department evaluation procedures within 24 hours. Assesses patient needs and discharge plans thru evaluation process. Plans appropriate goals and treatment utilizing results of evaluation and assessment and patient/family goals. Assists patient/family in the acquisition of physician prescribed and other recommended equipment according to established department guidelines. Participates in discharge planning with patient/family and rehab team using professional judgment.
Applies treatment plan to patients within established procedures and time frames, as determined by each discipline. Applies treatment consistently with plan. Modifies treatment plan according to patients' abilities. As appropriate, trains patients and family on carryover procedures and use of equipment. Provides safe environment for patient and therapist using universal precautions. Demonstrates empathy in treating patients.
Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards department procedures for initial consult, progress notes, clinical conference notes, and dictate reports. Completes documentation of initial consultation of assigned patients within 24 hours of receipt. As appropriate, includes history, test results, clinical observations, diagnosis statement, prognosis, and recommendations. Documents patients progress toward specified RX goals, diagnosis, change in patient status related to goals and recommendations for progress notes and/or discharge report.
Provides information and consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management. As indicated, provides and documents patients and families counseling to enhance understanding of disorder(s) and goals of RX. Completes appropriate consultation with MDs during patients' course of RX. Completes consultation with nursing staff ancillary service and/or outside referring agencies as indicated. Demonstrates empathy in managing patient and family consultations.
Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments. Submits patient charges and/or crediting within 24 hours. Demonstrates appropriate usage of all department equipment and issuing of equipment. Adheres to department policy for requesting time off. Provides staff coverage during staff shortage for all assigned patients in an efficient manner.
Assist with on-the-job orientation and training for student interns. Assists students in developing in-service. Contributes to the review of and co-signing of all documentation completed by intern. Contributes to intern rating format at midterm and end of internship.
Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling. Establishes and implements 1-2 specific professional development objectives to be reviewed annually.
Meets productivity expectations as determined by the supervisor.
Attend in-service training, outside seminars and other meetings as directed. Presents in-service training with established guidelines.

Benefits

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision and life insurance
Sign on bonus
Generous PTO
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but not limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!