Physical Therapist Vestibular

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Job Summary Spaulding Outpatient Center Wellesley is expanding and is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist specializing in Vestibular Rehabilitation to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and/or experience in treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, and vestibular dysfunction.

This position offers the opportunity to provide individualized, evidence-based care while helping patients improve their balance, mobility, confidence, and quality of life. Strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Summary Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results, determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans, administering manual exercises, and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and using assistive and supportive devices. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Students and Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as training new staff as needed. They will also participate in program development and research as required per site.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions-Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.

-Supervises PTAs in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.

-Provides individual, family, and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy-Participates in interdisciplinary groups for hospice patients and case conference meetings for home health patients.

-Participates in discharge planning.

-Provide initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols, and facilitate recommendations for treatment.

-Record all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.

Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy required or Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Experience in a hospital, rehab or ambulatory setting 2-3 years required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Excellent interpersonal skills required.

- Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

- Intermediate-to-advanced ability to get work done through others.

- Good oral and written communication skills.

- Excellent coach and strong motivator.

- Excellent problem-solving, case management, and communication skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision
- Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision
- Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote Type Onsite Work  Location
65 Walnut Street Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type Regular Work  Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $90,084.80 - $/Annual Grade6

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