Whittier Health Network
Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford - Bradford, MA - Full Time
Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $38.00-$44.00 based on experience
Primary Function
Provide 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
Typical Duties
The duties listed have been broken into the categories of “Essential” and “Non-Essential” functions for the purpose of evaluating an individual with a disability’s qualifications for the position. This section of the job description identifies all duties important in accomplishing the purpose of this position
Essential Functions
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $38.00-$44.00 based on experience
Primary Function
Provide 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
Typical Duties
The duties listed have been broken into the categories of “Essential” and “Non-Essential” functions for the purpose of evaluating an individual with a disability’s qualifications for the position. This section of the job description identifies all duties important in accomplishing the purpose of this position
Essential Functions
- Assess and implement 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 completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
- Delegate appropriate duties to certified physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
- Coordinate and organize a full treatment caseload
- Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC)
- Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature
- Supervise affiliating students and participate in research if appropriate
- Insure safety/maintenance of equipment and work areas
- Assists with performance improvement (PI) activities as designated by supervisor
- Actively seek and be responsible to participate and/or coordinate activities related to department and/or program development as well as refinement of public relations and community information programs
- Works with ancillary services (prosthetic, orthotic, seating/positioning) to maximize patient care
- 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 of Adult, Child and Infant
- Demonstrated pursuit on continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy
- Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
