Physical Therapist Pain Ortho

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Work as part of our renowned interdisciplinary Pain Management program team and with our Orthopedic team, at Spaulding Medford Outpatient Center. 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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

-Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.

-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.

-Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.

-Records all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate 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 Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years 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.

 

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%)

 

Onsite

 

101 Main Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$90,084.80 - $119,787.20/Annual

 

 

Grade

6

 

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