Physical Therapist 40 hour

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

I. Position Summary

In this role, you will organize and implement physical therapy programs aimed at facilitating rehabilitation. You will guide clients through specific tasks designed to restore, enhance, and reinforce their performance. Your focus will be on teaching essential skills and functions that promote independence and productivity, ultimately reducing or correcting any pathologies. Additionally, you will lead activities that support and maintain overall health.

As a vital member of the patient care delivery team, you will embody a strong commitment to our organization's mission and values, ensuring that patient dignity and choice are respected in all aspects of daily life. Your goal will be to transform every interaction with patients and their families into a positive and meaningful experience, while delivering safe and high-quality care. You will also recognize and honor the diverse cultures, values, and backgrounds of others, adapting your communication accordingly.

II. Core Competencies

• Conduct diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of patients’ impairments and their potential for improvement.

• Develop a comprehensive care plan addressing identified impairments, setting clear and measurable short- and long-term treatment goals.

• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches, continuously assessing patient responses and adjusting treatments as necessary.

• Maintain accurate, objective, and timely documentation of patient care, education provided to patients and families, and service units.

• Oversee and guide supportive personnel in their assigned tasks, ensuring their competence in performing these duties.

• Aim for optimal outcomes for each patient.

III. Position Responsibilities

• Assess clients, establish suitable treatment goals and methods, implement the physical therapy plan, and manage all related documentation and record-keeping. This includes applying therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, balance, and orientation.

• Design and fit adaptive devices, training clients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.

• Select appropriate physical agent modalities tailored to each individual’s needs, physical capabilities, mobility activities, and diagnoses.

• Collaborate with other rehabilitation team members to determine the most effective therapeutic regimen based on each client’s needs and abilities.

• Teach clients the skills and techniques necessary for mobility activities, while evaluating their progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.

• Customize treatment programs to align with the unique needs of each client.

• Actively participate in client care discussions, staffing conferences, and related meetings.

• Supervise supportive personnel in compliance with state regulations and professional standards.

• Conduct training sessions and assist in educating medical, nursing, and other staff on physical therapy techniques and objectives.

• Ensure that clients and their families receive exceptional service in a compassionate environment that acknowledges individual needs and rights.

• Be flexible and adaptable to staffing needs within the therapy programs as required.

• Follow established policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization and department.

• Exemplify professionalism and uphold values that contribute to the organization’s mission.

• Demonstrate proficiency in documenting within the electronic medical record system.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Caring Practices

• Build trust and hope by being accessible to meet the needs of others.

• Foster supportive and trusting relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.

• Employ creative problem-solving to address the needs of others.

• Facilitate teaching and learning that caters to individual needs and learning styles.

• Create a healing environment that addresses both physical and spiritual needs.

• Assist with fundamental physical and emotional needs.

Communication

• Introduce yourself and clarify your role to others.

• Exhibit “emotional presence” by actively listening and addressing concerns and needs.

• Advocate for patients as necessary and appropriate.

• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a manner that conveys respect, care, and sensitivity.

• Listen to and respect the opinions of others.

• Stay informed by reviewing memos, emails, and other communications.

• Be responsible for timely communication and resolution of issues and problems.

• Respond to patients in all situations with a calm, sensitive, and supportive demeanor.

Leadership

• Seek to mentor team members and students.

• Actively engage in shared governance.

• Enhance professional skills through participation in the Therapy Career Excellence Development Program.

Safety

• Utilize Safe Patient Handling equipment as trained and in accordance with organizational policies.

• Identify malfunctioning equipment, remove it from use, and report it as per policy.

• Comply with all infection control policies established by the organization.

IV. Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Licensure in Massachusetts.

V. Physical Requirements

• Engage with patients in various circumstances, which may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.
• Adapt to varying and unpredictable situations.
• May encounter infections, contagious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Use gloves, gowns, and masks as necessary.
• Involve prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Lift, position, transport, and/or transfer patients.
• Handle lifting of supplies and equipment.
• Perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Remote Type: On-site

Salary Range: $86,670.93 - $130,006.92