Outpatient Physical Therapist - Eligible
Job in
Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01814, USA
Listing for:
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Physical Therapy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sign on Bonus Eligible
Melrose Wakefield Hospital is Looking for Qualified Outpatient Physical Therapists both Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor specialties! Sign on Bonuses for eligible experienced candidates! New Grads welcome! Full time, Part Time & Per Diem Opportunities available!
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salaries
- Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Generous earned time benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
- Free on‑campus parking
Location
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital (Outpatient clinics) – 30 New Crossing Road, Suite 101, Reading, MA
888 Main St Suite 202 – Wakefield, MA
101 Main St Suite 105 – Medford, MA
Clinic Hours
Mon‑Thu 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am – 12:30 pm (Varying shifts available per location)
Job Overview
This position evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The therapist will be educated in evaluating and treating all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills. The position supervises staff therapists and senior therapists, and is responsible for program planning, training of staff therapists, coordination and staffing of clinics, monitoring and distribution of referrals and handling a patient caseload.
The therapist documents all age‑appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and JCAHO requirements. The staff member acts as a liaison with other disciplines for problem‑solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services and may provide physical therapy coverage on rotating bases for weekends and holidays, dependent on operational need.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree
- Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy (PT) License (licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need)
- One (1) year of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate)
- Two (2) years of clinical experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs the more difficult duties of a staff therapist. Assesses, re‑assesses & treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency to ensure quality patient care; able to evaluate & treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric & the general population.Assesses & re‑assesses patient pain and develops appropriate treatment plan to assist patient in attaining maximum functional outcomes.Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs.Sets realistic short and long term goals and plan of care related to patient’s physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians, staff and all other customer groups.Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student’s performance.Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation & all other departmental operations.Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.Attends intra‑departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings. Attends professional meetings, courses and conferences to continue education.Meets organization’s attendance & punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients, visitors and co‑workers.Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self…
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