Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Overview
We are seeking a dedicated professional to organize and implement physical therapy programs aimed at facilitating rehabilitation. This role involves guiding clients through selected activities to restore, enhance, and reinforce their performance. The goal is to teach essential skills and functions that promote independence and productivity, ultimately reducing or correcting physical impairments. Additionally, you will lead initiatives that support health maintenance.
As a vital member of the patient care team, you will embody our organization's mission and values, ensuring that patient dignity and choice are respected in daily interactions. Your aim will be to transform every encounter with patients and their families into a positive and meaningful experience, while delivering safe and high-quality care. You will also be expected to acknowledge and respect diverse cultures, values, and backgrounds in your communications.
Core Competencies
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to evaluate the extent of patients' impairments and their potential for improvement.
- Develop a comprehensive care plan addressing identified issues, setting clear and measurable short- and long-term treatment objectives.
- Utilize evidence-based treatment strategies, continually assessing patient responses and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient care, education provided to patients and families, and service units delivered.
- Oversee and guide supportive staff in their assigned tasks, ensuring they are competent in their roles.
- Aim for optimal outcomes for each patient.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess clients, establish suitable treatment goals and methods, implement the physical therapy plan, and manage all related documentation.
- Apply therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, balance, and orientation.
- Design and fit adaptive devices, providing training on their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
- Select appropriate physical agent modalities tailored to each client's needs, physical abilities, and diagnoses.
- Collaborate with other rehabilitation team members to determine the most effective therapeutic regimen for each client.
- Instruct clients in the skills necessary for mobility activities and assess their progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation.
- Customize treatment programs to align with individual client needs.
- Actively participate in client care discussions, staffing meetings, and related gatherings.
- Supervise supportive personnel in compliance with state regulations and professional standards.
- Conduct training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff on physical therapy techniques and objectives.
- Ensure clients and their families receive exceptional service in a compassionate environment that respects individual needs and rights.
- Adapt to staffing requirements within therapy programs as necessary.
- Follow established organizational policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Exemplify professionalism and uphold values that contribute to our mission.
- Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
Caring Practices
- Build trust and hope by being accessible to meet the needs of others.
- Foster supportive relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Employ creative problem-solving to address the needs of others.
- Facilitate teaching and learning that caters to individual needs and learning styles.
- Create a healing environment that addresses both physical and spiritual needs.
- Assist with basic physical and emotional requirements.
Communication
- Introduce yourself and clarify your role to others.
- Exhibit emotional presence by actively listening and addressing concerns.
- Advocate for patients when necessary.
- Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a respectful and caring manner.
- Value and respect differing opinions.
- Stay informed by reviewing memos, emails, and other communications.
- Respond to issues and problems promptly and efficiently.
- Approach all patient interactions with calmness, sensitivity, and support.
Leadership
- Mentor team members and students.
- Actively engage in shared governance.
- Enhance professional skills through the Therapy Career Excellence Development Program.
Safety
- Utilize Safe Patient Handling equipment as trained and in accordance with organizational policies.
- Identify and report malfunctioning equipment as per policy.
- Adhere to all infection control protocols.
Qualifications
Current Physical Therapy Licensure in Massachusetts is required.
Physical Requirements
- Engage with patients in various circumstances, which may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.
- Adapt to varying and unpredictable situations.
- Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens; appropriate protective gear will be provided as necessary.
- Prolonged periods of standing or walking may be required.
- Involves lifting, positioning, transporting, and transferring patients.
- Requires lifting supplies and equipment, along with considerable reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Work Environment
This position is primarily on-site.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is between $86,670.93 and $130,006.92.