Physical Therapist II Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Physical Therapist II, 40 Hours, Days

Exemption Status: Exempt

Hiring Range: $75,379.20 - $

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled

Hours:

8:30-5:00

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3880 Physical Therapy

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

The Physical Therapist II demonstrates strong clinical knowledge and skills in the evaluation, treatment planning and care of patients with physical dysfunction. This advanced clinician participates in activities that support self‑development as well as the development of the department and others within the department, UMMHC and/or the community. Performs advanced clinical and non‑clinical duties including treating complex cases, educating staff and assisting with department leadership.

Major

Responsibilities

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

Examines and evaluates patient's physical therapy needs; formulates a physical therapy diagnosis and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed toward maximizing function; completes documentation evidencing a high degree of clinical knowledge and attention to individual patient complexities and needs, and modifies the plan to assure best functional outcomes.

Delegates caseload to therapist assistants, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance; collaborates with team members to assure patient coverage and equitable work distribution.

Meets and often exceeds department standards for productivity and timely completion of clinical and non‑clinical documentation; attends to details in meeting time frames for patient care in relation to patient needs and overall plans for hospitalization or insurance rules and authorization procedures; demonstrates high commitment through excellent attendance, process improvement and willingness to extend beyond normal hours when necessary.

Acts as a clinical resource for a designated clinical population or functional unit; researches clinical protocols in specialty practice areas to evaluate outcomes, assure evidence‑based practice and keep procedures up to date; presents research results to clinical staff and oversees staff training when new protocols are implemented.

Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals; participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, and assists with discharge planning.

Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided; may act as resource to the medical team via consultation in clinic, participation in patient care rounds or provision of in‑service education to non‑rehabilitation departments to promote awareness of physical therapy.

Is active in orientation of new staff and supervision of students and aides; accepts a minimum of one preceptor assignment or clinical affiliate per year; participates regularly in specific orientation of new staff in area of clinical expertise.

Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service, including routine chart audits to ensure compliance with protocols, review of staff documentation and clinical activities to mentor improved performance and/or improve clinical or business processes.

Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.

Develops own clinical knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations, attending continuing education programs, seeking advanced certification, peer review and other related internal and external resources.

Participates in special interest groups or committees within the profession, department or hospital to…