Physical Therapist Job Springfield area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

PHYSICAL THERAPIST
- Outpatient Rehab Services $5,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to the only Level 1 trauma center for complex spine and spinal cord injuries and conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and home to Baystate Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehab program providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team in Springfield, MA.

DEPARTMENT

DESCRIPTION

Supportive and experienced leadership

Highly skilled therapy teammates

Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE

Full-time 40 hours. Clinic hours are M-Th 7a-7p and Fri 7a-5p. Two later shifts per week are expected. Schedule designed to provide flexibility while supporting patient access.

LOCATION

Baystate Outpatient Rehab 360 Birnie Avenue, Springfield

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred)
Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure
Experienced and new grads welcome to apply
American Heart Association BLS CPR

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE

Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision and life insurance
Sign on bonus (Sign on Bonuses are paid to external hires only; not applicable for internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after 1 year post separation from Baystate Health)
Generous PTO
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but not limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

SUMMARY

Assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities or recovering from injuries. Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures. Determines patients capabilities needs interests and goals and prepares individually tailored programs consistent with the physician's diagnosis. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates all assigned patients, develops plan of treatment, provides assessment and assists in discharge planning as appropriate for each discipline. Evaluates all assigned patients utilizing established department evaluation procedures within 24 hours. Assesses patient needs and discharge plans thru evaluation process. Plans appropriate goals and treatment utilizing results of evaluation and assessment and patient/family goals. Assists patient/family in the acquisition of physician prescribed and other recommended equipment according to established department guidelines.

Participates in discharge planning with patient/family and rehab team using professional judgment.

Applies treatment plan to patients within established procedures and time frames, as determined by each discipline. Applies treatment consistently with plan. Modifies treatment plan according to patients' abilities. As appropriate, trains patients and family on carryover procedures and use of equipment. Provides safe environment for patient and therapist using universal precautions. Demonstrates empathy in treating patients.

Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards department procedures for initial consult, progress notes, clinical conference notes, and dictate reports. Completes documentation of initial consultation of assigned patients within 24 hours of receipt. As appropriate, includes history, test results, clinical observations, diagnosis statement, prognosis, and recommendations. Documents patients progress toward specified RX goals, diagnosis, change in patient status related to goals and recommendations for progress notes and/or discharge report.

Provides information and consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management. As indicated, provides and documents patients and families counseling to enhance understanding of disorder(s) and goals of RX. Completes appropriate consultation with MDs during patients' course of RX. Completes consultation with nursing staff ancillary service and/or outside referring agencies as indicated. Demonstrates empathy in managing patient and family consultations.

Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments. Submits patient charges and/or crediting within 24 hours. Demonstrates appropriate usage of all department equipment and issuing of equipment.…