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Position Education/License Requirements:
- Currently licensed as a physical therapist pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience
- Computer experience/exposure
- Requires ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities:
1. Supports the philosophy of the organization.
2. Adheres to personnel policies.
3. Performs a comprehensive physical therapy assessment including evaluation of patient’s level of function.
4. Develops a treatment plan including goals & actions appropriate to physical therapy deficits.
5. Provides services in accordance with the plan of treatment.
Refers patients to physical therapy assistant as appropriated and supervises physical therapy assistant according to agency policy and APTA guidelines.
6. Develops and revises the plan of treatment according to patient’s function, medical status, etc.
7. Instructs and advises patient, family and significant others in physical therapy home program.
8. Prepares clinical and progress notes utilizing HealthWyse.
9. Establishes good communication and flexibility with working peers and administrative staff while collaborating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
10. When appropriate, communicates directly to the physician and makes appropriate referrals to other team members.
Hola!
Mi nombre es Nilaika M. Vega Caban, tengo 23 años de edad. Vivo en el area de Bedford MA. Actualmente tengo mi licencia provisional y en proceso esamen de la reválida para mi otra licencia. Tengo un grado asociado y un bachillerato en enfermera generalista. He realizado prácticas en hospitales de Puerto Rico, como: San Carlos y Hospital Buen Samaritano en Aguadilla, PR. Por otra parte tengo experiencia en hogares de ancianos.
Estoy sumamente interesada en una oportunidad para seguir expandiendo mis conocimientos y poder también ser útil y brindarle el mejor cuidado a los pacientes.