Physical Therapist - Sigma Inc

Fall River, MA 02720

About the Job

280711 - Physical Therapist - Fall River, MA - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility in Fall River.

Shift: Mon - Fri, Days

Summary:

Physical Therapist to plan and provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatments.

Responsibilities:

Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited to
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy
Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.

Requirements:

BLS/BCLS certifications.
Valid state license (Where applicable).
Skilled Nursing Facility required.
Covid test 72 hours prior to start date with results issued 48 hours prior to start date.
New Grad are okay.

Source : Sigma Inc