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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
**SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**
Baystate Health a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and home to the only Level 1 trauma center for complex spine and spinal cord injuries and conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and home to Baystate Rehabilitation a comprehensive rehab program providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to join our inpatient team in Greenfield MA.
Come join this supportive and skilled team and grow your skills further.
New grad applicants accepted.
Resume required with application
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
- Supportive and experienced leadership
- Highly skilled therapy teammates
- Teamwork flexibility peer support
SCHEDULE:
- Fulltime 40 hours
LOCATION:
- Outpatient Facility 48 Sanderson Street Greenfield MA
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation
- Highquality lowcost medical dental and vision insurance
- Sign on bonus (Sign on Bonuses are paid to external hires only; not applicable for internal or company transfers unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after 1 year post separation from Baystate Health)
- Generous PTO up to 30 days in the first year with scheduled earned increases
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
- Farm Share Memberships
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
- Pet home auto and personal insurance
- Life insurance
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities included but not limited to gym membership and equipment personal trainer massage and so much more!
Baystate Health western Massachusetts only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred)
- Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure
- Experienced and new grads welcome to apply
- American Heart Association BLS CPR
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve apply today YOU belong at Baystate!
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay benefits and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
For more information please visit us online at: or interact with us socially at or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter:
Summary:
Assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities or recovering from injuries. Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures. Determines patients capabilities needs interests and goals and prepares individually tailored programs consistent with the physicians diagnosis. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
1)Evaluates all assigned patients develops plan of treatment provides assessment and assists in discharge planning as appropriate for each discipline. Evaluates all assigned patients utilizing established department evaluation procedures within 24 hours. Assesses patient needs and discharge plans thru evaluation process. Plans appropriate goals and treatment utilizing results of evaluation and assessment and patient/family goals. Assists patient/family in the acquisition of physician prescribed and other recommended equipment according to established department guidelines. Participates in discharge planning with patient/family and rehab team using professional judgment.
2)Applies treatment plan to patients within established procedures and time frames as determined by each discipline. Applies treatment consistently with plan. Modifies treatment plan according to patients abilities. As appropriate trains patients and family on carryover procedures and use of equipment. Provides safe environment for patient and therapist using universal precautions. Demonstrates empathy in treating patients.
3)Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards department procedures for initial consult progress notes clinical conference notes and dictate reports. Completes documentation of initial consultation of assigned patients within 24 hours of receipt. As appropriate includes history test results clinical observations diagnosis statement prognosis and recommendations. Documents patients progress toward specified RX goals diagnosis change in patient status related to goals and recommendations for progress notes and/or discharge report.
4)Provides information and consultation to patients families caregivers and other health care personnel involved with patient management. As indicated provides and documents patients and families counseling to enhance understanding of disorder(s) and goals of RX. Completes appropriate consultation with MDs during patients course of RX. Completes consultation with nursing staff ancillary service and/or outside referring agencies as indicated. Demonstrates empathy in managing patient and family consultations.
5)Completes department operational procedures including scheduling billing equipment usage timeoff requests and caseload coverage assignments. Submits patient charges and/or crediting within 24 hours. Demonstrates appropriate usage of all department equipment and issuing of equipment. Adheres to department policy for requesting time off. Provides staff coverage during staff shortage for all assigned patients in an efficient manner.
6)Assist with onthejob orientation and training for student interns. Assists students in developing inservice. Contributes to the review of and cosigning of all documentation completed by intern. Contributes to intern rating format at midterm and end of internship.
7)Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation treatment and counseling. Establishes and implements 12 specific professional development objectives to be reviewed annually.
8)Meets productivity expectations as determined by the supervisor.
9)Attend inservice training outside seminars and other meetings as directed. Presents inservice training with established guidelines.
Skills and Competencies:
MidLevel PT skills Physiological Knowledge Health Promotion and Maintenance Creating a Safe Effective Environment Motivating Others Legal Compliance Quality Focus Bedside Manner Clinical Skills Pain Management Persistence Energy Level
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy (Required)Certifications:
Basic Life Support American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association Physical Therapist OtherOtherEqual Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin ancestry age genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
