Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Seven Hills Pediatric Center is a Pediatric Skilled Nursing Community unlike any other. Under the direction of our Pediatric Medical Director, children receive all the necessary medical, nursing, therapy, educational and leisure services possible to enhance their quality of life. Children attend our on-site accredited special needs school, Seven Hills Academy at Groton, while adults attend our on-site Adult Day Program. All staff work closely with each residents’ care team to provide opportunities for their greatest potential.
As a Physical Therapist at Seven Hills Pediatric Center, your role is crucial in providing physical therapy services to medically complex and fragile children. Physical Therapy services provided within this setting include, but not limited to, annual evaluations, IEPs, wheelchair assessment and letters of medical necessity, orthopedic bracing assessment, communication with Orthopedic and Physiatry physicians, and participation in inter-disciplinary meetings. Your responsibilities involve both hands-on interventions and required documentation to enhance the overall quality of life and physical well-being of pediatric patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients to determine their physical therapy needs.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Utilize various therapeutic techniques such as trigger point therapy to address specific patient conditions.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, exercises, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes.
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-treatment.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a physical therapist with the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
- Experience in pediatrics or acute care settings is preferred but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with various physical therapy systems and methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and education.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry advancements.
- Up to date vaccination for Covid-19 or willing to sign a declination and wear a mask for period of time as indicated by facility policy
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through your expertise in physical therapy!
Company Description
Since 1953, Seven Hills Foundation has had a history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect, and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principle of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive non-profit health and human services in the country. With over 190 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and eight countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive support for people with significant life challenges.
Our professional staff is passionate about our work that helps people.
SEE the possibilities, BELIEVE in themselves, and ACHIEVE their dreams.
Company Description
Since 1953, Seven Hills Foundation has had a history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect, and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principle of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive non-profit health and human services in the country. With over 190 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and eight countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive support for people with significant life challenges.\r\n\r\nOur professional staff is passionate about our work that helps people.\r\n\r\nSEE the possibilities, BELIEVE in themselves, and ACHIEVE their dreams.
