Physical Therapist (PT) - In Motion Physical Therapy - Downtown Suffolk
About The Position
The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, gathers relevant information, develops treatment plans with specific goals, and revises plans as needed based on ongoing assessment. The position provides direct therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice, and instructs patients and families in therapeutic procedures. It also maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record, supports supervised physical therapy assistants, and meets department productivity, safety, infection-control, and compliance expectations.
Requirements
- Current state Physical Therapist license, or qualification for a traineeship or temporary license in the state of practice.
- Demonstrated ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
- Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
- Critical-thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (required within 30 days for BSMH; required at hire for RSFH).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
- Provide direct therapy according to patients’ plans of care and current Physical Therapy standards of practice.
- Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress, documenting care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
- Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
- Maintain productivity while protecting care quality, and deliver efficient and effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, education, and annual compliance requirements.
- Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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