Physical Therapist - Home Health : Per Diem

Job Overview

This position evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The therapist will be educated in evaluating and treating all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills. This position supervises staff therapists and senior therapists, and is responsible for program planning for provision of efficient and quality therapy services. This position involves training of staff therapists and senior therapists entering rotation, coordination and staffing of clinics, monitoring and distribution of referrals and handling a patient caseload. The therapist is responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and JCAHO requirements. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services. May provide physical therapy coverage on a rotating bases for weekends and holidays dependent on operational need.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree .
• Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy (PT) License. Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Membership or specialty equivalent.

Location : Malden, Lowell or Lawrence MA

Hours : Per Diem

Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1 . Performs the more difficult duties of a staff therapist. Assesses, re-assesses & treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency to ensure quality patient care; Able to evaluate & treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric & the general population.

1 4. Educates and in-services staff on clinical skills, acts as a clinical liaison to other staff. Assumes accountability for professional growth and development in order to maintain a high level of clinical competency, accepts role of clinical instructor.

1 5. Supports a team approach to problem solving.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

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Pay Range

$44.17 - $56.32