Job Summary
- Location
- Cape Cod/Islands, MA 02673
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
- Job Reference Code
- 6022.1072
CAPE COD - RHCI - PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT YARMOUTH, 40 Hours
About the Job
Description:
Administers testing procedures to determine the extent of patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement. Identifies pertinent patient problems.
Sets functional, objective and measurable treatment goals that incorporate patient goals.
Establishes appropriate treatment plans.
Performs treatment procedures and adapts equipment and therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients.
Reevaluates patients, modifies treatment plans and procedures based on patient progress.
Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care and patient/family education.
Appropriately documents information regarding units of service.
Communicates with medical/allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs and discharge planning.
Performs patient-related care activities as described in the minimal competencies outline.
Participates in the clinical instruction of Physical Therapy students.
Participates in the supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants.
Participates in the supervision of Rehab Aides.
Complies with all insurance regulations.
Participates in Quality Assurance programs.
Attends meetings, as required.
Qualifications:
Physical Effort:
- Daily assignments may include prolonged standing, transporting material, equipment, patients, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 lbs.) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day.
Education Required:
- Bachelors Degree
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 1 year related experience preferred.
Other Certifications/Licensure:
- Physical Therapy - MA
- CPR
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Excellent benefit package of Health & Welfare Insurance
* Effective Date of Hire
* Generous Time Off Program
Job Location: Yarmouth, MA
Job Number: 6022
Company URL: http://www.rhci.org
Company Profile:
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands (RHCI) is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation to help individuals reach their full potential in function and independence after illness, injury and surgery.
RHCI is a 60-bed, not-for-profit, acute rehabilitation hospital located on 44 acres in historic Sandwich, MA. RHCI also operates four outpatient centers, including the RHCI for Children Eileen M. Ward Rehabilitation Center, which serves children birth to 15 years of age.
RHCI offers specialty inpatient programs and extensive outpatient services for neurologic and orthopedic diseases and injuries. In 2005, RHCI established the Center for NeuroRecovery, including the Stroke Program, Brain Injury Program and Parkinsons Disease Program. In April, 2005, RHCI became the first hospital in the Northeast to receive accreditation by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for its Stroke Specialty Program. In December 2006, RHCI became the first hospital in the country to incorporate into clinical practice use of the NESS L300 neuroprosthesis to improve walking after stroke and brain injury.
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
