Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, Per diem, Days/Some Early Evenings - Heywood Hospital

Hours: Per Diem, Days and Some Early Evenings

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with neurological, medical or musculoskeletal disorders or conditions that impact activities of daily living, mobility and independence. Plans, organizes and directs patients in recommended activities that improve and manage their conditions and restore or increase functional independence, mobility and comfort. 

Essential Functions

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Collaborates with providers, nurses, other therapy providers and vendors.
• Educates patients and family regarding treatment plans.
• Provides services effectively and efficiently to minimize backups in patient flow.
• Completes documentation pertaining to evaluation and treatment to meet regulatory requirements including interventions provided in combination with patient response.
• Documents accurate charges on all patients on a timely basis.
• Initiates appropriate schedule changes on a timely basis. .
• Provides in-service training to teammates as needed or directed.
• Provides clinical instruction to students.
• Provides supervision and direction to Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Services Technicians and secretarial teammates. Serves as a resource and role model.
• Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements as applicable.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and on committees as requested.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service and patient care, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm when under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems. Relates to patients in a compassionate and sincere manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients.
• Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.
• Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely and consistently uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Functional Demands

Physical Requirements

Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands). Occasionally stoop (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), crouches (bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of the fingertips).

Organizational Expectations

Behavioral Attributes

The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a degree in Physical Therapy

Required Licenses 

• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist State License.
• BLS Certification required or must obtain within 90 days of employment

Required Skills

• Prior experience preferred, but new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to motivate, educate and encourage patients.
• Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practices. Familiar with acute care, orthopedics, and neurologic patient treatment procedures.
• Ability to interpret clinician prescriptions and referrals.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with computers and software, and the ability to learn new software rapidly.