What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Spire Orthopedic Partners?
Who we are:
Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Rooted in the 100-plus-year legacy of its founding partners, the network spans the Northeast with 128 physicians, over 1100 employees, and 28 locations from Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts
What you’ll do: Provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize the patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine the need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications.
- Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plans and incorporates patient and family and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and throughout the course of treatment.
- Provides physical therapy services to patients and in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy.
- Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders.
- Participates in patient, family and staff education and provides in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed.
- Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs as required.
- Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
- Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
- Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Who you are:
Qualifications:
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in physical therapy as evidenced by current state.
- One year of physical therapy experience, orthopedic outpatient experience preferred.
- Active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts.
- Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
- Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professional and other health related facilities and organizations.
- Promotes Company philosophy, mission, and objectives within and to customers outside the organization.
- Ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Understands and demonstrates the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
- Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with clinical policies.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Has knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.
- Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.
What we offer:
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Dynamic environment
- Access to a diverse network of practitioners
- Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous PTO
- Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).
Salary : $1,650 - $2,130