*$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!!!!*Please formally applyhttps://ummh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Leominster-MA/Physical-Therapist\_R24111438*Full time, part time and per diem positions available *UMass Memorial Health Care*Entities:** *Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)** *Health Alliance -Clinton (Leominster) ** *Marlboro Hospital** *Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)** *Community Healthlink – Worcester** *Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices) *Position*Summary: *ThePhysical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates inrehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength,and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.The therapist will be treating lymphedema patients 20 hours per week andshould have lymphedema training.*Major Responsibilities:*Reviewsphysician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosisand physical therapy treatment required.Performsand documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems anddetermine a diagnosis prior to intervention.Plans,prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatmentto maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain andprevent physical dysfunction in patients.Recordsprognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or entersinformation into computer.Identifiesand documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.Administersmanual exercises, traction or electrotherapeutic modalities to help relievepain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.Evaluateseffects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achievemaximum benefit.Tests andmeasures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensoryperception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency andrecords data.Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.Conferswith the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan,implement and assess the intervention program.Documentsanticipated progress and plans for reevaluation/reassessment.Completes all records and documentation thoroughly, accurately, and promptly.Followsall departments and procedures.Meets established productivity standards.Facilitatesand promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.Takesresponsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass MemorialHealth System True North.Theindividual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a rolemodel for CARES values.Adheres tochange control processes.Participatesin cross training to optimize department resources.Demonstratesexcellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings andtraining sessions as required.Demonstratesa friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and externalcustomers.Communicatesideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed.Gives, and is open to useful feedback.Adheres tothe HealthAlliance-Clinton HospitalCode of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and proceduresand all health and safety requirements.Maintainsand fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.Contributesto the development and application of process improvements.Maintainsa collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order toeffectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster apositive work environment.Attendsstaff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps currentwith hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books,bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regularbasis.Practicescost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use ofsupplies, equipment, time, etc.Complieswith established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.Attendsvariety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstratesuse of Quality Improvement in daily operations.Complieswith all health and safety regulations and requirements.Respectsdiverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment ofprofessionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees,patients and visitors.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All_responsibilities are essential job functions._Position*Qualifications:*Ability to monitor and assess performance of patient and plan make improvementsor take corrective action as indicated.Ability tocommunicate with patients, care givers, coworkers, supervisors and othermedical staff professionally.Ability toeffectively present information and respond to questions from patients,caregivers, managers and other staff.Ability tofollow policies and procedures.Ability toteach patients or caregivers how to perform exercises or tasks.Ability tospeak, read and write fluently in English.Ability toact professionally at all times.Must beself-directed and able to use appropriate clinical judgment.In depthknowledge of standards of practice within the profession.Successfulcompletion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapyapproved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on MedicalEducation and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee onAllied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.Aminimum of one year (1) of physical therapy experience desired.LICENSES,*CERTIFICATIONS, ETC. :*Currentand unencumbered Massachusetts state license to practice physical therapy.Current CPR certification.Unlesscertification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combinationof education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas ofresponsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the aboverequirements.https%3A%2F%2Fummh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FCareersJob Types: Full-time, Per diemPay: $37.00 - $55.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Physical & Rehabilitation MedicineSchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayWork Location: In person
