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Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

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Whittier Health Network

2024-11-15 10:53:20

salary: 44.00 US Dollar . USD Hourly

Job location Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $38.00-$44.00 based on experience

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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