Physical Therapist, per diem

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
-Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and treatment implementation of all referred patients.
-Performs thorough and complete evaluation upon receipt of MD referral.
-Verifies physician order according to department standard operating procedure prior to initiating evaluation.
-Demonstrates consistent procedure to identify specific patient problems.
-Demonstrates consistent ability to interpret evaluation results and develop treatment plan.
-Documents evaluation and treatment plan according to department standard operating procedure.
-Administers physical therapy treatment to patients according to department standard operating procedures in order to maximize their potential physical functioning at their optimal level.
-Acquires and maintains the skills necessary to perform treatment and procedures.
-Treats patients as per treatment plan, goals and timeframe.
-As indicated, monitors treatment carried out by supportive personnel.
-Evaluates patient response to treatment and modifies treatment plan as documented in progress note.
-Provides for patient safety at all times.
-Evaluates patient's readiness for treatment based on established treatment goals indicated in documentation.
-Evaluates patient treatment needs and pursues follow-up program (referrals, home exercise, etc.) as documented in the discharge summary.
-Maintains and completes accurate documentation, department records, and reports.
-Maintains and completes accurate written patient care records in a timely manner in compliance with regulatory agencies.
-Records all patient charges accurately and sends to accounting department weekly.
-As indicated, ensures correct release of information is obtained prior to all referrals being made according to hospital procedure.
-Ensures effective communication with multidisciplinary team members and patient.
-Maintains effective communication among the McLean staff.
-Communicates treatment plan and goals clearly to patient and/or family as indicated in progress notes.
-Teaches patient and/or family to perform or assist with selected... For full info follow application link.

It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.