Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Whittier Health Network

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford 
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate:  starting at $38.00/hour

Primary Function​​​​​​
Provide individualized evaluation. documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient/family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician

 Typical Duties
The duties listed have been broken into the categories of “Essential” and “Non-Essential” functions for the purpose of evaluating an individual with a disability’s qualifications for the position. This section of the job description identifies all duties important in accomplishing the purpose of this position

Essential Functions

• Assess and implement treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status, in accordance with the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics
• Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis, as well as completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegate appropriate duties to certified physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinate and organize a full treatment caseload
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC)
• Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature

Non-Essential Functions

• Supervise affiliating students and participate in research if appropriate
• Insure safety/maintenance of equipment and work areas
• Assists with performance improvement (PI) activities as designated by supervisor
• Actively seek and be responsible to participate and/or coordinate activities related to department and/or program development as well as refinement of public relations and community information programs
• Works with ancillary services (prosthetic, orthotic, seating/positioning) to maximize patient care

Prerequisites

• Bachelor of Science/Master’s of Science degree in physical therapy, DPT, from an APTA accredited college or university
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant
• Demonstrated pursuit on continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span

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