Physical Therapist (PRN) - Medcor Inc

Medcor is currently looking for a Physical Therapist on a PRN basis (as-needed) in an employer based clinic setting in Cambridge, MA. The work environment is in a modern, global pharma facility, focusing on occupational health and acute/episodic care. The clinic operates Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm. Please note that a minimum of 2 years experience is required.

THIS IS NOT A FULL TIME JOB. IT IS PRN/COVERAGE
***Since this is on an as needed basis there are no guaranteed hours. If you have the availability to pick up an occasional shift we invite you to apply.***

The role of the Physical Therapist is to help restore patient's functions, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

Here’s why people love working for Medcor:

• Stability! We’ve been around since 1984. Nationwide and growing every year.
• Work life balance. Being a PRN position, there are multiple opportunities to pick up extra shifts.
• Training! We believe in it and we’ll train and support you to be successful.
• Opportunities to develop professionally. We offer ways to expand your role, transfer to other parts of the country, and grow at the pace you want.
• We have an open-door policy. Do you have something to share? We value your work and we want your input!

A typical day in the life of a Medcor Physical Therapist:

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

You Must

• Have a unrestricted Physical Therapist license in MA
• BS or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
• BLS certification
• A minimum of 2 years of previous Physical Therapy experience
• Have a positive and outgoing personality
• Be willing to go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have strong computer and other technology skills (navigate cell phones, texting, fax machines, etc)
• Be comfortable working in a work-site clinic environment

It's a Plus If

• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience

Culture
We don’t just advocate for our clients and our patients; we also advocate for ourselves. To learn more about Medcor’s Culture click here.

Medcor Philosophy
Medcor embraces a set of simple, interconnected practices that everyone can tailor to their own life and work. To preserve our pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit, we impart our values through the ongoing Better@Medcor campaign: encouraging our advocates to make a conscious choice to practice our values, to celebrate and recognize each other via our peer recognition program, and to support one another during tough times.

Medcor is a tobacco free and smoke free workplace!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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