Physical Therapist/PT - Shirley - Wellpath
Shirley, MA 01464
About the Job
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
- Correctional experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Physical Therapy license to practice
- Current CPR Certification.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements a rehabilitation program consistent with the physician's plan of treatment for patients.
- Confers with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and plan of treatment.
- Instructs, motivates and assists patients in non-manual exercises.
- Administers manual therapeutic exercise.
- Maintains daily progress notes, correspondence with provider and The Company documentation procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to the patients served.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
- Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
- Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
- Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
- Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
- Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer.
About Wellpath:
Experience patient-centered healthcare in a safe, supportive and career growth oriented environment.We are a public healthcare company caring for under-served patients in correctional settings, psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment facilities. Our journey begins with a belief in compassionate care and the way to succeed is by helping our people grow and succeed in their careers.
Source : Wellpath