Physical Therapist PT Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

7d•$53 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to provide 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, supervises support personnel, and manages technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively. The role is onsite in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has a day shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licensed and in good standing as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current BLS certification.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic math and computer skills; computer proficiency is required.
Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques appropriate for 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 teaching skills and ability to assess 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 knowledge of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
Ability to maintain a variable work schedule based on hospital or 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, including 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, meeting deadlines, 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 reflect patients’ age and circumstances, including discharge planning.
Revise treatment plans based on patient progress toward established goals.
Complete documentation in a timely manner 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 department, organization, and network activities in line with established objectives.
Uphold the organizational values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Educate patients, families, and others; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; and direct and supervise support personnel.