Physical Therapist - PD Transitional Care Unit
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Position Details
Location: Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford TCU
Schedule: Per Diem
Base Pay: $50.00 per hour
Differentials offered for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
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 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 team conferences (TC), 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.
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 for 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 groups.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Healthcare, Rehabilitation
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