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VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson
Home Care Physical Therapist
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$96,452 / year median in Massachusetts
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Jobs › Northampton, MA › Home Care Physical Therapist VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Home Care Physical Therapist Northampton, MA Apply Home Care Physical Therapist remote type
- Hybrid locations
- Northampton-MA time type
- Full time job requisition id
RQ4050612
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VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson\'s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.Job Summary Summary:
Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions- -Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.
- Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
- Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.
- Records all pertinent data in the patient\'s medical records. Qualifications Education Bachelor\'s Degree Physical Therapy required or Master\'s Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physical Therapist Mass License
- required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
- Data Conversion
- Various Issuers preferred Experience Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Remote Type
- Hybrid Work Location
- 168 Industrial Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40 Employee Type
- Regular Work Shift
- Day (United States of America) Pay Range
- \$71,822.40
- \$106,059.