Physical Therapist II - 36hrs/Day Shift

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

• Valid licensure as Physical Therapist in Massachusetts required 

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required 

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Physical Therapist required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

 

Hear From Our Current PT Staff:

• Cooley Dickinson seems to have juggled the delicate balance of meeting the patient needs and impressing upon us the importance of a busy efficient schedule without an overbearing pressure or unrealistic quotas.

• I would also say that working in a hospital-based outpatient setting allows therapists to gain experience with a wide variety of patient diagnoses and we support each clinician with the ability to have 45 min. of one/one patient care time throughout the day.

• What I like most about working here is that I can focus on providing quality care.  I can treat the patient the way I want to.

• Management listens, cares, and shows up but never micromanages.

• Our facilities are clean, efficient, and well equipped.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Clinical Advancement:

  • Acquire advanced professional competency in a clinical topic or specialty, advanced degree, coordination of a study group, specialty certification, conduct research, publish articles, present at professional conferences, hold elective office in a state or national professional organization and/or function as a clinical resource to colleagues in a specialty topic.

• Operations:

  • Assist supervisor in various operational requirements such as, assisting in staffing and scheduling coordination for inpatient, outpatient, and outside contracts, ensuring all shifts and holidays are covered appropriately, ensure work flow/patient coverage in absence of supervisor, assist in annual departmental budget preparation and monthly budget monitoring, bringing items that are near to or outside budgeted amounts to the attention of the Assistant Director, act as lead on quality/audit projects, etc.

• Quality

  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Rehabilitation Services Department’s Quality Improvement Program, such as the annual departmental and hospital competency plans, QI tasks forces, assist in the implementation of all compliance requirements, including development of department policy and treatment protocols as needed, Joint Commission compliance, Dept. of Public Health regulations and billing regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payors). Assist in the annual review and update of department policies and procedures manuals.

• Education:

  • Provide clinical mentoring and education for current employees. Facilitate/coordinate in-service education (inter and intra-departmental) programs, provide ongoing direct supervision of Level I therapists, Therapy Assistants and student programs. Assist with new staff orientation, de