Physical Therapist - Sigma Inc
Greenfield, MA 01301
About the Job
10713572- Physical Therapist - Greenfield, MA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Physical Therapist to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility inGreenfield, MA.
Shift: 8.00hr - AM
Responsibilities:
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Physical Therapist to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility inGreenfield, MA.
Shift: 8.00hr - AM
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. Evaluates home environment.
- 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.
- BLS/BCLS certifications.
- Valid state license (Where applicable)
- SNF experience - highly preferred.
Source : Sigma Inc