Physical Therapist

Job Description & Requirements

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Specialty:
Physical Therapist

Discipline:
Physical Therapy

Duration:
Ongoing 40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type:

Staff

Up to $20,000

Sign-On bonus based on experience

Metro West Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. Metro West Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307‑bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the Metro West Wellness Center. Metro West Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Health grades.

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre‑employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re‑assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Education:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy.

Experience:

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting.

Certifications:

Required:

State Licensure.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan