Physical Therapist - Gloucester - PARTNERS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC

Providephysical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functionallimitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or othercauses. Practice in collaboration withother members of interdisciplinary team.Educate patients, families and others.Direct and supervise support personnel.Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively andefficiently.

• Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according toorganizational and professional guidelines.
• Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients’ age andsituation including discharge plan.
• Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards statedgoals.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facilityand practice guidelines.
• Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, andmentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and actedupon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additionaldepartment, organization, or network activities are completed per establishedobjectives.
• PCCOrganizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect,and Excellence are upheld.

• Graduateof an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Experience

• Aminimum of 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician.
• Aminimum of 5 years experience for Clinical Specialist.
• Aminimum of 10 years experience for Advanced Clinical Specialist.

• Licensed(and in good standing) as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.

Skills(Specificlearned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding,presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

• BLSrequired.
• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills with the English language.
• Basicskills in math and computer science.
• Appropriateknowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage therehabilitation population.
• Effectiveproblem solving skills for physical therapy evaluation, interpretation,treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient’s age,psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basicskills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, andprofessional goals.
• Safelyexecute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self orpatients. Demonstrates the ability toassess and interact with patients and families using the theories of humangrowth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computerproficiency required. Microsoft officeapplications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintainvariable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patientcare (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).

• Highlydeveloped communications and interpersonal skills, working with diversepopulation.
• Workindependently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipateschallenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery.Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines andadapt to changing situations.
• Attentionto detail.

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which beginswith respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensurethat equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless ofrace, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or anyother basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance orlaw.