Physical Therapist - Per Diem, Home Health

Position:PHYSICAL THERAPIST, OUTPATIENT REHAB - PART-TIME NO WEEKENDS MAKE YOUR SCHEDULE

Location: Needham, MA

Job :2091

# of Openings:1

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE- OUTPATIENT REHAB- PART-TIME NO WEEKENDS

For over 40 years, North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation.

Job Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation as well as State and Federal Regulations

Provides patient care and documents treatments in accordance with physicians’ orders, agency policy, and patient needs

Performs patient evaluations, selecting appropriate diagnostic material to assess all aspects of care informing the physician of recommended interventions

Develops a care plan in conjunction with patient, identifying patient centered goals establishing priorities of care

Promotes professional growth by attending, presenting formal and informal educational experiences, in-services, conferences, and seminars to team

This position also assists in the supervision of assistants, Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), students and interns as assigned according to Medicare Condition of Participation

Other duties include scheduling patients and staff, participation in discipline specific projects i.e. chart audits, QI data collection, peer review program, student program and Certified Home Health Aide training. This position provides direct patient care

Requires participation in interdisciplinary care conference and completion of visit documentation within 24 hours

Follows all Emergency Management Plan and actively participates in fire and evacuation drills

Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements

Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Ability to read, write and understand English

2 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in a professional setting

Proficient with computer software programs

Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
• Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed

Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

North Hill Offers

Free meals

Free parking

Free on-site fitness center

State-of-the-art work environment

Employee referral program

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range: $52-55/hour
Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, fair, and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role.

North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures, backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.