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Site: Wentworth-Douglass HospitalMass 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 This position is per diem at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB.
We are located in Dover, NH.Are you a passionate physical therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We have an exciting per diem position available that might be just what you're looking for.At WDH, we place a high value on delivering top-quality, evidence-based physical therapy care. We believe that every patient deserves the best possible treatment, and we strive to provide that through our 1:1 patient care model.
This approach allows us to offer personalized attention and customize our treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual.You'll be joining a dynamic and collaborative team where your input and expertise are highly valued. We work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and continuously support each other in our professional growth and development.We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are committed to discussing the best schedule fit for you.
If your availability during the weekdays is limited, we offer Saturday morning hours as an alternative. Our goal is to ensure you find the perfect balance between your personal and professional life while making a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.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? YesEssential 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 EducationDoctor of Physical Therapy preferred, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and Credentials:NH Physical Therapist License requiredBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - American Heart Association required within 2 weeks of hireExperienceExperience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required; will consider new graduates.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) Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 789 Central AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 0Employee Type Per DiemWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range $34.53 - $52.63/HourlyGrade 6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value