at Saco Bay Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy in Scarborough, Maine, United States
Job Description
Physical Therapist - Cancer Rehabilitation
Job ID
240120
Location
US-ME-Scarborough
Experience (Years)
2
Category
Therapy Cancer Rehabilitation
Street Address
55 Spring Street
Company
Saco Bay PT
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Overview
Experience the power of cancer rehabilitation with Saco Bay PT in Scarborough, ME!
Saco Bay Physical Therapy has an exciting opportunity to be a part of an interdisciplinary team serving people affected by cancer. We are seeking a full time physical therapist to help people impacted by cancer do what matters most to them. This position involves serving people with a variety of cancer and treatment-related needs, such as post-operative care, deconditioning, lymphedema management, and a wide variety of musculoskeletal needs. At least 2 years licensed clinical experience required, including cancer rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for oncology and a desire to work closely with the cancer care team. Lymphedema experience/certification and oncology board certification are a plus.
Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program team, who provide rehabilitative services to help improve the quality of life for people affected by cancer. The ReVital team provides the necessary education and training for therapists invested in treating our diverse patient population, which must be completed within the first 6-12 months of employment. Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide quality care to our patients and grow with the nation's leader in outpatient physical therapy.
Starting salary: $75,000/year
Sign on bonus and student debt repayment assistance avaliable.
Interested in learning more about this or other opportunities? Reach out to Melissa Thess, PT, CLT - Director of Talent Acquisition for ReVital at MThess@selectmedical.com or 717.418.9635.
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist at one of our Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, you will work with a team of clinicians. Together we will help our patients achieve outlined goals and milestones on their individual patient care plan.
Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
Timely and accurate documentation using Net Health
Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data including medical notes and surgery reports
Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
Promoting continuous quality improvement
Instructing and counseling patients/families as needed
Our ideal team member is...
Adaptable and Flexible: willing to adapt or adjust to accommodate your colleagues and patients
Patient-centric: the patient always comes first and we treat every patient with care
An exceptional communicator: someone who communicates proactively and with empathy
Detail-oriented: people count on you to ensure all the details are done correctly the first time around
Team Player: you will be an integral part of a clinical team
So we want to know...
Are you someone who puts the needs of your patients above all else?
Are you one of the most positive people you know?
Are you at your best when you get to determine your goals and decide on the direction of your day?
Do you hate the phrase, "that's not my job!"?
If you answered yes to these questions, being a ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation therapist at Saco Bay PT may be a great fit for you!
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy
Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required
Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients
At least 2 years licensed clinical experience
Cancer rehabilitation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Lymphedema experience/certification
Oncology board certification
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and... For full info follow application link.
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
