Physical Therapist PT Per Diem
Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA
•$53 - $58•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients with impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, educates patients and families, and directs and supervises support personnel. The role also involves managing technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently. This is a per diem, onsite position at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a day shift designation and a variable schedule based on hospital and program needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Licensed and in good standing as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- BLS certification required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Basic math and computer science skills.
- Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques appropriate to the rehabilitation population.
- Problem-solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning, and execution, considering patients’ age and psychosocial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
- Basic skills in teaching others and assessing personal learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities safely without risking injury to self or patients.
- Ability to assess and interact with patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
- Computer proficiency.
- Ability to maintain a variable work schedule based on hospital and program needs, including evenings, holidays, weekends, and travel.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office application skills and ability to learn new software.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills when working with diverse populations.
- Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a team member.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies to address them.
- High level of service delivery.
- Initiative, prioritization, deadline management, and adaptability to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate physical therapy needs according to organizational and professional guidelines.
- Develop treatment plans that account for patients’ age, circumstances, and discharge plans.
- Revise treatment plans based on patients’ progress toward stated goals.
- Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
- Orient, train, and mentor therapy and health care students to meet performance expectations.
- Identify and act on performance improvement opportunities to implement best practices.
- Complete additional department, organization, or network activities according to established objectives.
- Uphold PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
- Educate patients, families, and others.
- Direct and supervise support personnel.
- Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
