Outpatient Physical Therapist
Orleans, Massachusetts
Spaulding Hospital

Physical Therapist Outpatient - Orleans, Massachusetts

Specialty: Physical Therapist Outpatient
Location: Orleans, MA
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restore patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determine treatment goals and plans; administer manual exercises; instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities and using assistive/supportive devices.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Licensure requirements:

  • For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable.
  • For licensure from 2016 onward, completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is required.
• Patient care is required for this position.

Essential Functions

• Complete billing sheets accurately by end of day.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to maximize benefit.
• Perform patient assessments and establish plans of care.
• Provide in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discuss evaluation, goals, and treatment with patients and families.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) according to policy and state regulations.

Credentials & Compliance Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Physical Therapy License: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start date; MA conditional licenses not accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required prior to onboarding (AHA preferred).
• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start and updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Within 30 days prior to start and updated if >6 month break.
• National Sex Offender Check: Within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks: Within 30 days of start and annually (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid).
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company.
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city & state.
• References: Two recent references required, at least one supervisor or above in skillset.
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission.
• Assignment Confirmation Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions.

Health & Immunization

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of vaccination or proof of immunity required.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30); no exemptions allowed.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative blood test within 3 months of start date; updated if >6 month break.
• Health Statement: Physician statement within 365 days of start date; updated if >6 month break.
• Respirator Medical Clearance (if applicable): Attestation required if fit test is needed for the role.
• Hepatitis B Vaccine: Strongly preferred but optional.
• Tdap Vaccine: Preferred within last 10 years but optional.
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray: Required if applicable.

This position involves direct patient care and requires compliance with all licensure, credentialing, and health requirements prior to onboarding.