Outpatient Physical Therapist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Provides 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. Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient- Bradford, MAPhysical Therapist- Full Time (40 hours/week) OR Per Diem$41 - $53 depending on experience$10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full TimeMonday through Friday- No Nights or WeekendsIf you are looking to become part of a dynamic team to work with patients in a beautiful out-patient setting, then this position is for you.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides 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.
• Assesses and implements appropriate 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.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as a per diem employee).
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC) when necessary and appropriate.
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

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 of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Benefits offered:

• 401k
• Paid sick, vacation, holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and disability policies
• Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness policies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health care savings account

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