Physical Therapist PT Outpatient

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

40 - hour position, no weekends. Interdisciplinary outpatient team.

Assist pediatric patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Provide home programs to patients and caregivers. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by assessing and interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistant and supportive devices.

Essential Functions

-Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.

-Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

-Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.

-Provides inservice education programs for nursing personnel as needed.

-Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

-Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.

-Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.

-Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

 

Qualifications

Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist MA

Experience
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Pediatric Experience: developmental and neurological
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

22 Patriot Place

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of