Home Care Physical Therapist
Mass General Brigham · Northampton-MA
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- PayStated
- $71,822–$109,470 a year
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- Hybrid
- ShiftStated
- day
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree', 'postgraduate degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Bachelor's degree Physical Therapyrequired
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required
from the posting - Physical Therapist State Licenserequired
Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
from the posting - Physical therapy in hospital, rehab or ambulatory settingrequired
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required
from the posting - Medical terminologyrequired
Knowledge of medical terminology
from the posting - Organizational skillsrequired
Excellent organizational skills
from the posting - Electronic Medical Record systemsrequired
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
from the posting - Written communicationrequired
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
from the posting - Teachingrequired
Teaching others how to do something
from the posting - Problem solvingrequired
Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills
from the posting - Case managementrequired
Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills
from the posting - Communication skillsrequired
Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills
from the posting - Accreditation and certification requirementsrequired
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
from the posting - Master's Degree Physical Therapypreferred
Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred
from the posting - Doctorate Physical Therapypreferred
Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificationpreferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part.They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed.
Does this position require Patient Care?Yes
Essential Functions-Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
-Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy
-Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients.
-Participates in discharge planning.
-Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.
-Records all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate 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 Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
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 - 35lbs
- Pushing 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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$71,822.40 - $109,470.40/Annual
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
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