Physical Therapist Outpatient Pain and Ortho

Mass General Brigham•Medford, MA

3d•$90,085 - $119,787•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adapting to disabilities. The role restores patients’ physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results, determining treatment goals and plans, administering manual exercises, and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients with physical activities and assistive or supportive devices. This position requires patient care and is performed onsite at 101 Main Street on a 40-hour weekly schedule during the day shift. The role evaluates patients, establishes plans of care, identifies and documents goals and anticipated progress, and reevaluates treatment effects to adjust care for maximum benefit. The Physical Therapist also discusses evaluations, goals, and treatment with patients and families, provides in-service education to nursing personnel as needed, participates in hospital-wide quality improvement, supervises PTAs in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations, and completes billing sheets accurately by the end of each day.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; a master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy is preferred.
Physical Therapist state license required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for 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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License.
Experience completing an internship or apprenticeship program; 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete billing sheets accurately by the end of each day.
Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Perform patient assessments 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 PTAs according to organizational policy and state regulations.
Interpret physical therapy evaluations and test results, determine treatment goals and plans, administer manual exercises, and assist patients with physical activities and assistive or supportive devices.