Per Diem Inpatient Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor / Manager, the Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual / group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

1. Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.

• Responds to all consults in assigned area within 24 hours; completes evaluation and documentation within 24 hours of consult (IP).
• Reviews patient records, gathers necessary information, and obtains a physician's order prior to assessing the patient.
• Selects evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient's diagnosis, abilities, and limitations.
• Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests (including range of motion, manual muscle testing, mobility, air entry and breath sounds); adapts evaluation procedures as indicated to accommodate the specific needs of patients.
• Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations.
• Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in patient's status or response to treatment.
• Educates patient and caregiver regarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations.

2. Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.

3. Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.

4. Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.

5. Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.

6. Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs

7. Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.

8. Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy. Supervises physical therapy students.

9. Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital's mission.

10. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

Work requires a Bachelor's / Master's or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license. APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.

Work requires a current CPR certification.

EXPERIENCE :

New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.

Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans