Physical Therapist

Overview

We are hiring per diem Physical Therapists to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center! Up to $55 an hour with weekly pay! Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, and we strive to be the employer of choice.

We aim to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

• As a Physical Therapist, provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, and participate in the clinical team process.
• Provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.
• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them to develop appropriate care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, ensuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician’s order, provide direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venues include individual, supervised and group settings.
• Contribute to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consult with and train patients, residents and caregivers.
• Monitor efficiencies in collaboration with the supervisor; document activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations; communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisors.
• Provide appropriate consultation to the facility; participate in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participate in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers; participate in the interview process for new staff.
• Participate in census building and marketing activities; participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to deliver quality services and outcomes; comply with facility Privacy Practices and protect residents’ health information.
• Exhibit courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensing:
  Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulation of equipment and direct patient care.
• Requires intense attention and concentration; ability to cope with periodic stress related to census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others; ability to interact with a wide range of personality types, ages and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language; standing and walking for significant periods.

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1984. We operate nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island and strive to improve the lives of residents and the quality of our environments. We are committed to creating thriving communities and a supportive work environment for employees.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.