Location:
Newburyport, MA
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive
Job Description
PURPOSE: Provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize the patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in physical therapy as evidenced by current state licensure
EXPERIENCE: One year physical therapy experience preferred
ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include but are not limited to)
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Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications.
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Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
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Interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plans and incorporates patient and family and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and throughout the course of treatment.
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Provides physical therapy services to patients and in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy.
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Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders.
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Participates in patient, family and staff education and provide in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed.
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Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs as required.
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Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
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Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
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Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
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Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies.
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Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
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Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professional and other health related facilities and organizations.
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Promotes Company philosophy, mission and objectives within and to customers outside the organization.
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Ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
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Understands and demonstrates the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
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Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with clinical policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to project a professional image.
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Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
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Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.
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Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
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Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
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Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
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Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
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Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
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Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.
CERTIFICATE / LICENSE: Active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state employed.