We are hiring a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Marlborough!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Physical Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload while participating in the clinical team process. You will also provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
- Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Screen patients/residents.
- Evaluate patients/residents and develop appropriate care plans.
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties like assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
- Under a physician’s order, provide direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
- Contribute to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
- Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers.
- Monitor efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Document activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisors.
- Provide appropriate consultation to the facility.
- Participate in clinical program development and implementation.
- Participate in the training and orientation of other staff, students, and volunteers.
- Participate in the interview process for new staff.
- Participate in census building and marketing activities.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
- Comply with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protect residents’ individual health information.
- Exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.
Specific Requirements:
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
Athena’s Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
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