Physical Therapist
LHC Group
Framingham, MA
$111K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Other license in Massachusetts
- Eligible to work in US
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for Physical Therapist to join our team in Senior Living.
At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:
• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities
Responsibilities
• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
Education and Experience
• Current Physical Therapist licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Employer
LHC Group
About Framingham, MA
- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high of 82°F and low of 60°F.
- Winter average high of 36°F and low of 18°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Consider using local real estate agencies or online platforms for options.
- Car friendly with well-maintained roads.
- Limited public transportation, so having a car is advisable.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and cancer.
- Framingham has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, music festivals, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby parks and hiking trails.
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