Physical Therapist

What will you be doing:

• Provides professional physical therapy services/treatments as requested.
• Evaluates the client's functional abilities and physical potentials as well as performs diagnostic and prognostic evaluations (muscle, nerve, joint) to assist the client in evaluating the level of function. Assessment data documented in the clinical record is timely, accurate, legible and complete.
• Assists client to develop/restore function, maintain maximum potential and achieve adequate pain control.
• Documents and reports client outcomes and responses to treatments and/or any other changes in the client's condition in a timely manner.
• Develops, implements and records teaching plan in the care of the client's total physical therapy program; instructs client, family members and/or significant others and health care team personnel in the patient/client's total physical therapy program including recommendations for physical/environmental safety and in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Participates in the development of the client's plan of care, problem list and summaries and documentation requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts License (in good standing).
• Registered Physical Therapist.
• 2 plus years experience as a physical therapist.
• Previous community health experience preferred.