Outpatient Physical Therapist per diem
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people
to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts
Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical
center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the
care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it.
And that starts with our employees.JOB DESCRIPTIONJoin our team
where we apply research and clinical expertise to deliver
comprehensive outpatient services, including evaluation and ongoing
treatment for arthritis, back and neck pain, injuries and
conditions affecting function and mobility. We are a team-oriented,
collaborative group with the opportunity for you to learn from our
experienced therapists who have special areas of interest including
pelvic health, sports rehab, vestibular, lymphedema, TMJ,
pediatrics and many more!Our gym is open and welcoming, with plenty
of space for our patients to exercise and focus on their treatment.
At every appointment, you will provide care and expertise that your
patients need to get back to doing the things they love!We are
seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist who is responsible for
providing comprehensive, evidence-based care in a hospital-based
outpatient clinic to join our team. The staff physical therapist
evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for
individual patients according to the principles and practices of
physical therapy. -Responsibilities: -1. Provides comprehensive
evaluation and assessment of patient's physical status and
functional mobility.2. Sets realistic short- and long-term goals
and plan of care related to patient's physical therapy needs within
the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and
integumentary systems.3. Demonstrates the ability to carry out the
appropriate treatment plan.4. Documentation and billing is accurate
and reflective of services provided in accordance with departmental
guidelines.5. Perform job as described by Outpatient Physical
Therapy Competencies6. Supervises and mentors students, PTAs and
support staff.QUALIFICATIONS1. Bachelor's degree is required,
Masters or Doctorate preferred2. Current Massachusetts Physical
Therapy License required3. 1-2 years of clinical experience is
preferred, but not required4. Outpatient orthopaedic experience is
preferred.5. APTA membership is recommended.Additional
Requirements:1. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills including
communication, flexibility, time management, independence,
teamwork, and maturity to operate effectively within a
multi-disciplinary setting.2. Must be willing and able to work
effectively with a wide variety of patients with acute and long
term disability.3. Must be capable of treating independently.4.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients, supplies and
equipment.5. Must be capable of providing physical therapy
intervention throughout the life span.Additional informationAll
your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to
perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable
accommodation if disabled.The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They
are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify
position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and
business necessity.COVID-19 POLICY:Please note that effective
October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical
Center, all employees and new hires must have received their
complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been
granted an exemption. -
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 at .
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