About the role
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford/Haverhill Small 20 Bed Transitional Care/Skilled Nursing Unit Monday-Friday schedule (no weekend requirements) $40-$50/hr Sign-On Bonus Full Time: $15,000
We are looking for a full time Physical Therapist to join our small 20 bed transitional care unit located within our beautiful hospital. Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule alongside a close knit and supportive group of therapists.
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 completes 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 of 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 group.
Benefits Offered: * 401k * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance * Paid vacation, sick and holiday * Accident, Critical illness and Hospital policies * Short and Long Term Disability policies * Supplemental and Term Life * FSA policies * HSA policy * EAC