Physical Therapist

Opportunity:

PT - Physical Therapist

Job Details:

• No on-call or weekend requirements
• Massachusetts state license required
• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• New graduates considered with Level II clinical experience
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs
• Develop appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modify services in relation to patient evaluation
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Document all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy
• Accurately record treatment minutes for services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students
• Adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice