Mass General Brigham is seeking a Outpatient Physical Therapist for a job in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of your job is to plan, organize, develop, and administer physical therapy services in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Evaluates each patient, establishes treatment plan and goals in cooperation with referring physician and patient. Directly administers this treatment to patient or supervises treatments by department personnel. Reviews department policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually. Maintains treatment records, progress notes and statistics as required. Represents the facility and participates in meetings as directed. Ensures Rehab receptionist receives charges for physical therapy rendered to patients. Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field as well as to maintain professional status. Able to evaluate and treat all age groups include pediatrics, adolescents, adult and geriatrics. Assumes supervision responsibilities of Physical Therapy Manager as delegated by Physical Therapy Manager. Maintains patient confidentiality and patient rights at all times. Is alert for patient safety at all times. Continually monitors the condition of equipment. Communicates patient status, goals and treatment plan with other relevant disciplines and staff members. Demonstrates competence in basic knowledge and direct clinical skills. Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior motor skills and physiological norms of the above identified patients. Recognizes patients' psychological development and modifies approaches for the above identifies patients. Recognizes potential lifestyle changes resulting from illness that will interfere with the discharge plan and develops plan accordingly. Identifies increased physical/emotional dependency needs and evaluates availability of support system for the above defined patients. Interview/communication techniques are age-appropriate. Assesses patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and refers to appropriate personnel and/or community agency. #LI-OnSite EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Physical Therapist with MA license EXPERIENCE: • Must have, as minimum, experience as a therapist in a hospital, SNF or other related medical facility • Must have training in rehabilitation and restorative therapy practices
Mass General Brigham Job ID #. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Outpatient, Full Time
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
