Reg Phys Therapist
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Job Location:
East Longmeadow, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 55 - 58
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist plans and provides physical therapy services to the clients in their home in accordance with the Plan of Care and the companys policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist performs functions which require substantial specialized knowledge judgement and skill based upon the principles of psychological biological and social services and must be able to make judgements accordingly. The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Branch Manager.
This is a per-diem position
Hourly range: $55-58 based on experience
Weekly Pay Day 1 low cost benefits 403B retirement plan Generous PTO Career advancement opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Administers physical therapy evaluations. Participates in the development of the
Plan of Care.
2. Provides physical therapy treatments procedures evaluations and diagnostic
tests for clients under the direction of their physician for whom therapy has been
medically prescribed.
a. Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
b. Provides instructions in the use and care of assistive devices.
c. Develops needed plans for modifying equipment appliances and the
physical surroundings in clients homes.
3. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Reports to physician and the Branch
Manager the clients response to treatment or change in condition.
a. Maintains appropriate records including frequency of visits and clients
response.
4. Instructs and supervises PTAs HHAs LPNs and RNs in therapy program when
appropriate.
a. Provides in-service education programs for company staff as requested.
b. Participates in Case Conferences as indicated.
5. Provides families with information support and encouragement to help motivate
clients in their progress. Instructs clients family on home physical therapy
program.
a. Assists individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical
mental and social limitations.
b. Participates in the development of community resources to meet the
needs of clients.
6. Maintains positive and effective communication with all staff and others.
Understands and participates in team concept.
7. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients families
and employees.
8. Maintains a safe client environment and identifies and reports to the office any
suspected vulnerable client abuse neglect or financial exploitation.
9. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Branch
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Heavy to Very Heavy. Involves lifting clients bending stooping stretching and setting
up equipment. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings.
Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.
Exerting more than one hundred pounds of force occasionally more than fifty pounds of
force frequently and more than twenty pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are more than those for heavy work.
Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
2. Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Massachusetts. The
license must not have been revoked suspended and without limitations or
restrictions.
3. Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent
experience. Home care experience preferred.
4. Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
5. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to
multiple company business stops a day.
8. A valid drivers license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle
for company business.
9. Proof of negative PPD or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
CPR certification is highly recommended.
initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not
limited to those of the Massachusetts Department of Health and the Federal
Office of the Inspector Generals List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Integritus Healthcare is a not-for-profit Massachusetts-based company offering senior housing and healthcare, memory care, hospice and palliative care.
