Job Title: Physical Therapist
Profession: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Long Term Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience, preferably in Long Term Care or Rehabilitation.
License: Massachusetts State License required.
Must-Have:
- Experience in Long Term Care or Rehabilitation
- Ability to effectively screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care
- Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice standards
Description:
Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care.
Develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.
Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and makes referrals based on outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.
Maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participates in required meetings including but not limited to patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
Participates in facility and company required training, in-services, and conferences.
Able to obtain necessary durable medical equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides.
Adheres to all required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist.