Full-time Physical Therapist- Pediatric Rehab/Adult Rehab split- Spaulding Outpatient Center- Salem

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

 

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Updating posting to reflect additional hours approved by Lindsey Hack

 

Job Summary

Restores Patient Physical Functioning by 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. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed. They will also participate in program development and research as required per site.

50% of time will be spent on the Adult Rehab service and 50% of time will be spent on the Pediatric Rehab service at the center, though percentages may vary depending on clinic needs.

 

Qualifications

Essential Functions

-Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results for both adult and pediatric patients..
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
-Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy.
-Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients.
-Participates in discharge planning.
-Provide initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.
-Record all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.

Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Experience in an outpatient setting, 1-3 years preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Intermediate -to-advanced ability to get work done through others.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent coach and strong motivator.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.

 

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

35 Congress Street

 

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