Job Description:
As a Staff Physical Therapist, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with physical and functional deficits. You will plan and implement individual/group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability, and restore independence.
You will collaborate with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitate a successful return to home and work environments. You will provide student training according to departmental guidelines and participate in continuous education.
The Physical Therapist participates in the department's educational activities and programs. Opportunities exist to provide temporary coverage to other areas within the Rehabilitation Department as needed. You are encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* Work requires a Bachelor's/Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by time of hire.
* Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license by time of hire.
* APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.
* Work requires a current CPR certification by time of hire.