What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at The Oaks Nursing Home?
Job Summary
Monday- Friday (Weekday Schedule)
$4,000 Sign On Bonus
The Oaks in New Bedford, MA
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy practices, with experience in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and mobility. As a vital member of our clinical staff, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, home health, and community care environments.
Duties
- Assess patients' physical conditions through detailed evaluations, including physiology and anatomy knowledge, to determine appropriate treatment strategies.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain, and promoting overall well-being.
- Perform therapeutic interventions such as trigger point therapy, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient management and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with medical terminology standards and electronic health records (EHR) management protocols.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment procedures, home exercises, and community resources to support ongoing recovery.
- Monitor patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to meet evolving clinical needs while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care plans for inpatient, outpatient, hospital, or home health settings.
Requirements
- Valid licensure or certification as a licensed Physical Therapist with practicing in a physical therapy role.
- Demonstrated experience in acute care, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital settings, or outpatient rehabilitation centers.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and physiotherapy techniques including trigger point therapy.
- Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans tailored to diverse patient populations such as geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, and neurology cases.
- Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) systems or electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation purposes.
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to explain complex procedures clearly and compassionately.
- Familiarity with discharge planning processes and working within home & community care environments is preferred.
- Prior experience in outpatient rehabilitation centers or outpatient clinics is highly desirable.
Join our team dedicated to transforming lives through expert physiotherapy services—empowering patients on their journey toward recovery!
Pay: Up to $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- RPT (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55