Physical Therapist, PT - Home Health
Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Location: Lowell
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Why Join Us?
- Newly adjusted Sign On Bonuses - up to $15,000
- Recently increased market salaries
- Generous benefits that are effective day one
- Fleet car program: company paid vehicle, includes insurance,
business miles and maintenance. Must meet eligibility
requirements
- Company laptop and phoneHours: Full-Time, Days, 40
HoursLocation: Lowell, MAThe Physical Therapist is a member of the
health care team who provides comprehensive rehabilitation services
to individuals and families in the community.Essential Functions
- Performs a comprehensive assessment including physiological,
psychological and environmental factors. Utilizes appropriate
techniques and materials.
- Performs clinical procedures safely.
- Utilizes appropriate clinical judgment in providing care.
- Complies with OSHA regulations and infection control
standards.
- Encourages and promotes patient/family independence.
- Develops, evaluates, and revises patient care goals in
conjunction with the patient and family.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Seeks assistance when establishing a plan of care when
necessary.
- Coordinates goal directed, cost effective care for primary
patients and demonstrates appropriate use of community resources to
deliver comprehensive individualized care.
- Communicates with MD, family and interdisciplinary care
providers to clarify care and increase awareness of significant
changes in condition in a timely manner.
- Discharges patients when goals are met.
- Participates in formal and informal case conferences.
- Provides adequate education and training of patients and
families. Assists with training of new staff. Takes initiative in
self-growth and professional development.
- Incorporates teaching and learning principals into plan of
care.
- Educates and counsels patient/family to participate in health
care decisions.Qualifications:
- Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
- At least one year's experience as a registered therapist in a
rehabilitation or acute care setting.What We Offer: -
- Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
- 403(b) retirement with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
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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