Physical Therapist - Tufts Medicine Care at Home : Job Details

Job Overview

This position evaluates,developsand implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The therapist will be educated in evaluating and treating all age groups to help patients achieve a maximum level of function using various therapeutic exercises, activities,modalitiesand skills. This position supervises staff therapists and seniortherapists, andis responsible for program planning forprovisionof efficient and quality therapy services. This position involves training of staff therapists and senior therapists entering rotation, coordination and staffing of clinics,monitoringand distribution of referrals and handling a patient caseload. The therapistis responsible fordocumenting all age-appropriate patient care treatments in the medical record tocomply withthe policy and procedures of the department,organizationand JCAHO requirements. The staff member will act as a liaison with other disciplines for problem-solving issues that arise related to clinical therapy services.May provide physical therapy coverage on a rotating bases for weekends and holidays dependent on operational need.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Bachelor'sDegree.

2.Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.

3.Physical Therapy (PT) License.Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.

4.Three (3) years of clinical experience with one year in an acute care setting.

5.American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Membership or specialty equivalent.

Location: Malden, Lowell or Lawrence MA

Hours: Per Diem

Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.

1.Performs the more difficult duties of a staff therapist.Assesses, re-assesses&treats a variety of diagnoses with a high degree of professional competency&efficiency to ensure quality patient care; Able to evaluate&treat pediatric, adolescent, geriatric&the general population.

2.Assesses&re-assesses patient pain and developsappropriate treatmentplan toassistpatient inattainingmaximumfunctional outcomes.

3.Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based uponidentifiedlearning, cultural and psychosocial needs.

4.Sets realisticshort and long termgoals and plan of care related to patient's physical therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.

5.Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians,staffand all other customer groups.

6.Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student's performance.

7.Maintainsand completes proper andtimelydocumentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.

8.Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation&all other departmental operations.

9.Prepares department for JCAHO surveys andparticipatesin CQI activities.Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assureappropriate patientcare.

10.Attends intra-departmental rounds, team meetings, and case conferences and staff meetings.Attends professional meetings,coursesand conferences to continue education.

11.Meets organization's attendance&punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients,visitorsand co-workers.

12.Follows established organizational precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

13.Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patient's family to promote maximum level of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.

14.Educates and in-services staff on clinical skills, acts as a clinical liaison to other staff.Assumes accountability for professional growth and development in order to maintain a high level of clinical competency, accepts role of clinical instructor.

15.Supports a team approach to problem solving.

16.Acts as a clinical and non-clinical resource, particularly in an area of subspecialtyexpertise.

17.Oversees the activities of the section/assigned supervisory units with regard to services provided; evaluates these services in order to maintain regulatory standards of quality and performance.

18.Keeps abreast of new techniques and interventions. Establishes,revisesand implements new procedures,policiesand research activities in cooperation with staff to contribute to practice improvement.

19.Clinically supervisors andmentorsother therapists.Assistsin managing and overseeingcompetenceof staff therapists and senior therapists. Monitors staff clinical skills andassessneedforadditionaltraining.

20.Activelydemonstratesclinical bridge between therapists within inpatient/outpatient, adult/pediatrics, PT and OT, etc.

21.Acceptsadditionaltasks and responsibilities which may include, but not be limited to: orientation ofnew staff, participation on committees, involvement in QI activities, supervision of students and aides and involvement in developing/revising practice standards.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us [email protected].