Physical Therapist I, 40 Hours Days [FLOAT]

The position is Exempt. Hiring Range: $71,780.80 - $129,230.40. Final offer may vary within this range based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule: Monday through Friday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month. Hours: 8:30-5:00 (40 hrs/week), Day Shift. Cost Center: 10020 - 3880 Physical Therapy. This position may have a signing bonus. Eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process. Major Responsibilities Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient and outpatient as assigned. Analyzes and interprets data and assesses current functional ability. Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient’s progress, as related to rehabilitation potential. Provides individualized treatment plans designed to prevent, restore, remediate or compensate for movement dysfunction including therapeutic exercises, progressive ROM, neuromuscular education and strengthening, manual therapy, cardiopulmonary conditioning, wound care, application of physical agent modalities, and functional mobility training. Evaluates need for bracing, supportive and positional equipment. Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing. Completes departmental statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned. Delegates caseload to therapist assistants, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance. Collaborates with team members to assure patient coverage and equitable work distribution. Participates in department quality improvement/assurance activities and program development initiatives. Supervises students according to Practice Standards. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PT school or equivalent. Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. New graduates and out-of-state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed physical therapist and have all notes co-signed until license has been obtained. Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination. Experience/Skills Required: Demonstrated clinical knowledge. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. As an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. 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