Physical Therapist
Lafayette Home Office
Hyannis, MA 02601
Posted 9 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Sign-On Bonus Available!
We are hiring for a Senior Living Physical Therapist/PT to join our passonate team in Bourne, MA!
- Premier opportunity to cover two of Our Assisted Living Facilities in the Cape Cod Area.
At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serveit truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
- Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapyplan of care.
- Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptablestandards of practice.
- Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
- Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHCpolicy.
- Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.
- Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.
Licensure Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
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Job Benefit(s)
Paid time off Continuing education Wellness Programs