PD Physical Therapist Outpatient- Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital at Whittier Health Network

Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

53.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Evaluation, Documentation, Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Family Education, Diagnosis Assessment, Code of Ethics, Durable Medical Equipment, Delegation, Caseload Management, Team Conferences, Continuing Education, Adult Rehabilitation, Geriatric Care, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Haverhill Out-Patient Per Diem Physical Therapist Rate: $50 or $53 depending on commitment Available Monday through Friday 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, in accordance with 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, as well as 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 (as appropriate as a per diem employee). Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC) when necessary and appropriate. Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature. Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science /Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy, DPT, 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.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides individualized evaluation, documentation, comprehensive treatment planning, and patient/family education under physician direction. They assess and implement treatment plans according to diagnosis and ethics, completing all necessary documentation and delegating duties to support staff.