Job DescriptionCape Cod Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy is looking for a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to provide coverage in our outpatient clinic. If you are passionate about providing quality care and looking for a supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply!
- Assess patients to with hand and upper extremity conditions to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
- Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the appropriate upper extremity rehabilitation interventions, including post-surgical and conservative care
- Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
- Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
- Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
- Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
- Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments
- Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
- Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports
Qualifications- Graduate from an accredited college with an APTA curriculum
- Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required
- New or recent graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply
Additional InformationEmployment as a Physical Therapist with Cape Cod Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy includes:
- Highly competitive salary
- Highly competitive benefits package
- Including health, dental, vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan, disability, and life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discount plans
- Continuing education reimbursement
- High level advancement opportunities for experienced Certified Hand Therapists
- A formalized mentoring process for young hand therapists
- Reimbursement for fees associated with Board Clinical Specialty Certification
- Significant continuing education reimbursement
- Infinite opportunities for future professional growth in clinical excellence and leadership
