Per Diem Physical Therapist

　　Job Details

　　Level

　　Experienced

　　Job Location

　　Main Office - Newton, MA

　　Position Type

　　Per Diem

　　Job Category

　　Health Care

　　Per Diem Physical Therapist

　　Per-Diem Physical Therapist

　　Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of The Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join its expanding clinical care team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

　　Job Responsibilities :

　　Our physical therapists provide services in accordance with the hospice plan of care and with accepted standards of practice, including, as appropriate, those of the American Physical Therapy Association. Physical therapists document all therapy interventions, complete initial and ongoing assessments of the patient’s/family’s response to therapy, and identify potential problems.

　　Education, Skills and Experience :

　　Qualified Physical Therapist, licensed in Massachusetts.

　　Experience with interdisciplinary team setting.

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Empathy and sensitivity regarding the needs of terminally ill people and their families.

　　Good Shepherd Benefits:

　　Competitive rate

　　Earned Sick Time

　　403(b) with company match eligibility

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

　　Industry :

　　Healthcare

　　Employment Type :

　　Per Diem - variable hours based on employer needs

　　Job Functions :

　　CLINICAL - Healthcare Provider

　　About Us:

　　Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.