Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough, a Long Term Acute Care Hospital, is seeking a Full Time Inpatient Physical Therapist.
A $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS is now available for PTs who join our team on a full-time basis.
We offer competitive compensation - from $35.39 to $51.11 / hour based on experience - and an excellent benefits package, including 401K.
Our facility is located in Westborough, in Worcester County
Primary Responsibilities :
- Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
- Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics.
- Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis.
Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
- Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
- Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
- Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
- Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses / seminars and review of current relevant literature.
- Demonstrates clinical competence in all aspects of adult / geriatric and / or pediatric rehabilitation in the outpatient setting.
- May assist Clinical Manager / Clinical Specialist with consultation / peer review in specific areas of expertise as requested.
Prerequisites :
- Bachelor of Science / Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited college or university.
- Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
- APTA in Massachusetts and / or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
- Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
- Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
- Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
- Walk-ins are welcome!
6 days ago