Physical therapist

• Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of orthopedic and physical disorders
• working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services
• Organizes and directs the treatment activities of patient assistants, rehabilitation aides and co-op students
• Patient Care: Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge
• Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based practice
• Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license
• Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel
• Follows the organization’s infection control standards
• Maintains patient safety practices
• Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
• Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient
• Develops an appropriate plan of care
• Implements appropriate treatment interventions
• Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program
• Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner
• Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
• Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
• Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
• Documentation/Billing: Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
• Writes clear and complete documentation
• Adheres to all guidelines and standards for documentation
• Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
• Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture
• Productivity: Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
• Technology: Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology
• Embraces technological advances
• Accurately uses all software applications
• Communication: Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members
• Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication
• Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
• Professional Development: Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
• Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
• Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
• Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
• Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
• Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth
• Professional Behaviors: Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving
• Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs.

• BS, MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy school
• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred
• orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist
• Maintain active license to practice Physical Therapy in Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Physical Therapist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)
• Flexible. Prefer a consistent weekly schedule.

• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred
• orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable.

We are pleased to offer a per diem pay rate of $55/hour!