Physical Therapist Outpatient Pain and Ortho

Mass General Brigham • Medford, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist helps patients reach maximum physical performance while adapting to disabilities and restoring physical function. The role interprets physical therapy evaluations and test results, establishes treatment goals and plans, administers manual exercises, and instructs, encourages, and assists patients with physical activities and assistive or supportive devices. The position provides patient care in an outpatient pain and orthopedic setting at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in an onsite, day-shift role.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• A bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable for licensure prior to 2016; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
• Required education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• A Physical Therapist state license is required.
• Experience completing an internship or apprenticeship program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to teach others how to do something.
• Excellent problem-solving, case-management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Class D passenger vehicle driver's license.
• One to two years of experience completing an internship or apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Complete billing sheets accurately by the end of each day.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Assess patients and establish plans of care.
• Provide in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discuss evaluations, goals, and treatment with patients and their families.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time