JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Location: New Bedford, MA 02745
Shift Schedule: 5 x 8-hour day shifts
Duration: Approximately 13 Weeks (Possible extension depending on business needs)
Pay Range: $48– $56 per hour on W2
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Responsibilities:
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, manage pain, and restore physical function.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions and monitor patient progress.
Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding exercises and continued care.
Accurately document all treatments and patient outcomes per facility standards.
Adhere to compliance standards and productivity goals.
Skills/Experience Needed:
Strong clinical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.
Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMRs).
Experience in a rehab or long-term care setting preferred, but not required.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or MPT)
Certifications:
BLS Certification – American Heart Association (required)
Valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist License or Compact License (required)
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required, depending on hospital policy.