Physical Therapist Per Diem Inpatient Acute Care
Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA
•$53 - $58•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist assists patients in achieving maximum physical performance while adapting to disabilities. The role restores patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results, setting treatment goals and plans, administering manual exercises, and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in physical activities and the use of assistive and supportive devices. This is an onsite, per-diem patient-care role at Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc., on the day shift.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Hold a bachelor's or master's degree for licensure prior to 2016; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Physical Therapist state license required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy in 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 the day.
- Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatment 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
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not detailed.
