Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

10-15 hrs / week, flexible days and times during Day Hab hours (M-F 9a-4p), build your own schedule

Physical Therapists at BAMSI assist individuals in the day habilitation program in the Middleboro / Lakeville area . BAMSI offers nine Day Habilitation Centers located at pleasant and friendly sites throughout Massachusetts. Each location is fully handicap accessible and conveniently located near community resources. These Day Habilitation Centers provide an array of services to ensure that each person’s unique needs and goals are met. Each person served has an individually designed service plan that outlines his or her supports, needs and personal goals. The plan is structured to encourage independence, enhance social activity, and improve the quality of individuals’ lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Evaluate the physical therapy needs of person served in a site-based day habilitation program
• Perform physical therapy assessments : gait assessments, range of motion, strength and functional mobility
• Complete physical therapy service needs assessment for each person served every 2 years or if there is a significant change in status
• Make recommendations for suggested equipment designed to improve person served mobility
• Develop exercise programs and activities designed to improve person served overall functional mobility
• Provide training to staff and person served regarding the safe and effective use of adaptive equipment
• Participate in the development of the Day Habilitation Service Plan and Semi-Annual Reviews as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings when appropriate
• Complete Provider Support Strategies when necessary for any objective recommendations
• Provide training to staff and person served regarding any physical therapy recommended objectives, if necessary
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with person served support network
• Attend meetings and appropriate trainings
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned by supervisor
• Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal / standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk

QUALIFICATIONS :

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.”

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work / life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include :

up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday