Physical Therapist

About NEHD:

New England Homes for the Deaf, founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services, respite care services, and hospice care. The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide long-term healthcare, housing, recreational activities, and social support for Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free, and culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

Responsibilities:

• Per Diem Physical Therapist.
• Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate the physical needs and abilities of patients.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to enhance mobility, functional independence, and overall well-being of patients.
• Utilize standardized assessments and clinical observations to determine patients' strengths, limitations, and areas for intervention.
• Administer tests and apply evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs.
• Analyze evaluation results and design a therapy program to meet the needs of the patient.
• Implement an individualized therapy plan of care.
• Evaluate need for therapy equipment and assistive devices. Instruct patients, caregivers, and support personnel in use and care of assistive devices and equipment.
• Evaluate and report patient progress to treatment team, caregiver(s), and supervisor as necessary.
• Provide hands-on physical therapy interventions, exercises, and modalities.
• Adhere to department documentation guidelines.
• Participate in department quality improvement initiatives.
• Successfully complete ongoing mandatory educational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members (Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist) to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Educate short-term rehab individuals and their families on therapeutic exercises and strategies for ongoing care.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the New England Homes for the Deaf team and outside providers as appropriate and necessary, to ensure comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional therapy principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and triaging priorities.
• Able to provide clear and meaningful feedback to patients and caregiver(s).
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines for patients and employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and applicable electronic health record documentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stands for long periods of time while examining patients.
• Able to consistently lift (including patient transfers) 40 pounds multiple times throughout the day while utilizing proper body mechanics.

General Requirements:

• A bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an accredited program.
• An attitude of respect and compassion towards all residents and staff.
• Pleasant personality and ability to maintain a calm demeanor during excitable or emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly using American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.
• All staff are required to take our free, on-site ASL and Deaf Culture classes.

Benefits:

• Sick days - In compliance with Massachusetts Mandatory Sick Time Law (2015). You will receive one hour of earned sick time for every 30 hours worked; up to 40 hours per year. This may be less in the year of hire.

A background check report may be obtained for employment purposes. The background check may show criminal records.