Pediatric Physical Therapist/ Per-Diem

About Us:

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Hear From Our Current PT Staff:

• Cooley Dickinson seems to have juggled the delicate balance of meeting the patient needs and impressing upon us the importance of a busy efficient schedule without an overbearing pressure or unrealistic quotas.
• I would also say that working in a hospital-based outpatient setting allows therapists to gain experience with a wide variety of patient diagnoses and we support each clinician with the ability to have 45 min. of one/one patient care time throughout the day.
• What I like most about working here is that I can focus on providing quality care. I can treat the patient the way I want to.
• Management listens, cares, and shows up but never micromanages.
• Our facilities are clean, efficient, and well equipped.

Description:

Provide physical therapy services primarly in an outpatient setting, to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families, and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

• Physical Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan.
• Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
• Valid licensure as Physical Therapist in Massachusetts required
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Experience in ambulatory and acute care settings required