American Training
Physical Therapist
Andover, Massachusetts•Full-time
About the Job
Description:
American Training, a non-profit Human Services agency proudly recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe for THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Physical Therapist to join our team on a consultancy basis and support the clinical support needs of our MassHealth funded Day Habilitation Programs.
What’s in it for you?
- Make a daily impact: Support our Guests and Residents in achieving stability, growth, and independence.
- Supportive leadership and a strong WOW! Magic workplace culture that values YOU.
- Very competitive pay.
If you're passionate about empowering others, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to meet you. Come be part of this new growth opportunity!
Job Summary:
Responsible to provide high quality physical therapy assessments, Inter-Disciplinary Team participation, and training for direct support professionals at American Training. Incorporation of the WOW! Principles into all aspects of our work life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete physical therapy assessments on Guests in all American Training Day Habilitation programs upon admittance to the program and then every two years or if there is a decline in baseline level of functioning.
- Provide clinical oversight /supervision to the Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Provide Colleague training as needed.
- Comply with documentation requirements.
- Review and sign all doctor's orders and supportive and protective device forms.
- Monitor adaptive equipment and write letters of justification needed for any wheelchair modification or new wheelchair order(s).
- Consult with families and/or Colleagues as needed.
- Implement the Mission of American Training- "to Bring Out the Best in Everyone We Touch, because LIFE Matters! and live the Value Statement.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- PT licensure required.
About American Training
Here at American Training, we aim to Bring Out the Best in Everyone We Touch because we firmly believe Every Life Matters. Our Colleagues are Exceptional People with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Through our WOW! Magic Way of Working, we are able to tap into and utilize the talents, skills, and interests of our Colleagues to enhance the learning and growing experience for every Guest, Resident, and Student. Our WOW! Magic helps us provide those we serve with Unique & Different opportunities and Outrageously Memorable moments through Extraordinary Customer Service. We have received national recognition as a past Presidential Award Nominee through the United States Department of Labor and were named as a Best Place to Work North of Boston. Our activities are licensed and accredited at the national, state, and local levels. Experience our WOW! Magic, be a part of the Exceptional People, the FUN & Entertaining Culture, and the passion for excellence that is American Training. Join the American Training Family and change lives while changing your own in ways you never expected.