Physical Therapy; Workplace Health Services - LLBEAN

The PT will act as a clinical leader, promoting professional excellence, teamwork and collaboration for the best care of the patient. The PT participates in clinical consultations and prevention efforts to keep employees healthy and reduce risk of injury. This role is primarily located at our on-site clinic at L.L.Bean but may include working at other InterMed locations, as needed.

The Workplace Health Services Department requires team members to have exceptional customer service and communication skills, along with strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. The workplace health clinic environment is dynamic, with the needs of our employer client always evolving. This requires team members to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of our employer client including project participation, continuous improvement and/or occasional expanded work hours outside of the usual schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EVALUATION AND TREATMENT

• Provides evaluations including examining patients’ medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function.
• Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome.
• Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (i.e., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners

• Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices.  Instructs patients on at-home exercises.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely.
• Maintains medical records through excellent documentation, utilizing an electronic medical record.
• Adheres to all documentation and regulatory requirements regarding billing and coding of care of patients. 
• Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals.
• Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment.
• Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area.

Prevention

• Perform ergonomic assessments, such as worksite evaluations, as needed.
• Participate in injury prevention programs, including but not limited to, wellness screenings, employee and/or employee-client education in-services, employment testing, and early intervention services.

Teamwork

• Assists in training and orientation of new staff.
• Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material.
• Treats all patients and colleagues with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and employer-clients.
• Demonstrates and models flexibility in working with ever-changing employer-client demands.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current State License as a Physical Therapist.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferred
• Experience in ergonomics and/or industrial setting preferred.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods either written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic.
• Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers.
• Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking.
• Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives.
• Identifies and works proactively to solve problems.
• Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment.
• Attends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT, medical and department staff.

Location:

• LL Bean

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.