Physical Therapist Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to organize and implement physical therapy programs aimed at facilitating rehabilitation. This role involves guiding clients through selected activities to restore, enhance, and reinforce their performance. The goal is to teach essential skills and functions that promote independence and productivity, thereby reducing or correcting physical impairments. Additionally, the position entails directing 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 daily interactions. Your aim will be to transform every encounter with patients and their families into a positive and meaningful experience, while delivering safe and high-quality care. You will also be expected to acknowledge and respect diverse cultures, values, and backgrounds in your communication with others.

Core Competencies

• Administer diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of patients' impairments and predict potential for improvement.
• Develop a comprehensive care plan addressing identified impairments, setting both short-term and long-term measurable treatment goals.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment methods, continuously assessing patient responses and adjusting treatments as necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient care, education provided to patients and families, and details regarding service units.
• Oversee and guide supportive staff in their assigned tasks, ensuring their competence in performing these duties.
• Aim for optimal outcomes for each patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess clients, establish relevant treatment goals and methods, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and manage all associated documentation.
• Apply 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, providing training to clients on their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select appropriate physical agent modalities tailored to each client's needs, physical capabilities, and diagnoses.
• Collaborate with other rehabilitation team members to determine the most suitable therapeutic regimen for each client.
• Instruct clients in the skills necessary for mobility activities and assess their progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.
• Customize treatment programs to align with individual client needs.
• Actively participate in client care discussions, staffing meetings, and related gatherings.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance 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 clients and their families receive exceptional service in a compassionate environment that acknowledges individual needs and rights.
• Adapt to staffing requirements within therapy programs as necessary.
• Comply with established organizational policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Exemplify professionalism and uphold values that contribute to our mission.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Caring Practices

• Build trust and hope by being accessible to meet the needs of others.
• Foster supportive 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 basic physical and emotional requirements.

Communication

• Introduce yourself and clarify your role to others.
• Exhibit “emotional presence” by actively listening and addressing concerns.
• Advocate for patients when necessary or appropriate.
• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a respectful and caring manner.
• Listen to and value the opinions of others.
• Stay informed by reviewing memos, emails, and other communications.
• Respond to issues and problems promptly and efficiently.
• Approach all patient interactions with calmness, sensitivity, and support.

Leadership

• Mentor team members and students.
• Actively engage in shared governance.
• Enhance professional skills through 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.
• Adhere to all infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Licensure in Massachusetts.

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.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking may be required.
• Involves lifting, positioning, transporting, and/or transferring patients.
• May require lifting supplies and equipment.
• Involves considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Remote Type

On-site

Salary Range

$86,670.93 - $130,006.92