Physical therapist - Inpatient

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Health Care Provider to perform patient evaluations, establish treatment goals, and implement care plans. You will educate patients and families about physical therapy, supervise assistants, and maintain accurate medical records. This full-time entry-level role requires a Physical Therapy license and one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience in an acute care setting is required.
• Physical Therapy license mandatory.
• Entry level position focusing on patient assessments and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain medical records and document treatments.
• Provide education on injury prevention and physical therapy.

Skills

Assessment of patients

Rehabilitation techniques

Patient education

Supervision of assistants

Education

Physical Therapy license

Level AC CPR Certification

Job description

Utilizes clinical skills to perform patient evaluations involving assessment of range of motion, strength, function, posture, balance, coordination, etc.

Assesses patient’s rehabilitation potential based upon evaluation and the patient/family’s attitude toward rehabilitation.

Establishes appropriate treatment goals with input from the patient and family based on evaluation findings.

Formulates and implements a plan of care to reach treatment goals, utilizing physical therapy techniques and procedures.

Maintains medical records, with daily documentation of evaluations and treatments, and conducts periodic reevaluations to modify programs and goals accordingly.

Provides education to patients, families, nurses, hospital staff, and the public on body mechanics, injury prevention, and the role of physical therapy.

Supervises, guides, and evaluates the performance of physical therapy assistants, aides, and students as needed.

Experience Required:

• One year of clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Registration/Certification:

• Physical Therapy license.
• Level AC CPR Certification.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment, in line with our responsibility to protect patients, colleagues, and communities.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care