Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient - Per Diem Job Northbridge area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $33.91 - $61.03

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
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Schedule Details: Monday, Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled

Hours:

10:30 am-7 pm two days per week and Saturday morning

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 26000 - 3887 Northbridge Physical Therapy

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Major Responsibilities

Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, cognitively, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient and outpatient as assigned.

Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individually current functional ability. Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.

Provides individualized treatment plans designed to prevent, restore, remediate or compensate for movement dysfunction including therapeutic exercises, progressive ROM (Range of Motion), neuromuscular education and strengthening, manual therapy, cardiopulmonary conditioning, wound care, application of physical agent modalities, and functional mobility training. Evaluates need for bracing, supportive and positional equipment.

Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing.

Completes departmental statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PT school or equivalent.
Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Pediatric experience highly preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.