Physical Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care Spaulding

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

5d•$38 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

This Per Diem Physical Therapist position is located at Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. The role involves assisting patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. This includes restoring patient physical functioning by interpreting evaluations and test results, determining treatment goals and plans, administering manual exercises, and instructing patients in performing physical activities and using assistive devices.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Physical Therapist [State License] - required
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Teaching others how to do something.
Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred
Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred

Responsibilities

Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.