Job Summary
Physical Therapist, Outpatient. This position provides physical therapy services in an inpatient setting for adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing measurable treatment goals, administering therapeutic interventions, documenting care, educating patients and families, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to support functional recovery and prevent disability.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program
- Licensed to practice in Massachusetts
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Additional Information:
- Evaluates patients and establishes individualized treatment plans based on functional goals.
- Administers diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability testing.
- Re-evaluates patients and modifies treatment plans based on progress.
- Documents patient care, education, treatment outcomes, and discharge planning.
- Communicates patient progress and care needs with medical and allied health personnel.
- Provides instruction on therapeutic procedures for patients and families.
- Provides guidance to physical therapist assistants, aides, and students.
- Participates in quality improvement, safety, infection control, education, meetings, and professional development activities.
- Maintains daily records of patient activity and services provided.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
