Per Diem Physical Therapist Outpatient Practice

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of sports, 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of sports, 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; Organizing and directing the treatment activities of patient assistants, rehabilitation aides and co-op students; Providing appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge; Establishing goals in collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable and functional; Developing an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings; Implementing appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals; Providing initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary; Following department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry; Striving to meet 100% productivity standard; Communicating effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members

Requirements

BS, MS or DPT from accredited physical therapy school; PT - Licensed Physical Therapist; Maintain active license to practice Physical Therapy in Massachusetts; BLS - Basic Life Support; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Physical Therapist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

Nice to have

Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred; Orthopedic rehabilitation experience desirable