Outpatient Physical Therapist,Adult & Pediatrics Job Northbridge area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist, Adult & Pediatrics - 40 hours

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Job Overview

Exemption Status: Exempt

Hiring Range: $68,140.80 - $

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled

Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday days.

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

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.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities

Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, 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, 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 License/Certification/Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PT school or equivalent.

Current license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. New graduates and out‑of‑state licensed physical therapists are expected to obtain a Massachusetts license within 6 months of hire date. Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed physical therapist and have all notes co‑signed until license has been obtained.

Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination.

Experience/Skills

Demonstrated clinical knowledge.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

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.

Benefits and Opportunities

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Looking for a clinician with adult and pediatric experience working in general rehab and neurological diagnosis to join our large, dynamic multi‑disciplinary team. This position includes two evening shifts per week.

There are clinical ladder and mentorship opportunities available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender…


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