Acute Care Physical Therapist - Collaborative Team

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Physical Therapists evaluate patients' mobility and motor function, delivering goal-directed treatments to promote independence in daily life tasks. You will collaborate with rehab teams, nursing, physicians, and case managers to ensure patient-centered care and educate patients and families as part of essential care planning.

The role emphasizes complete evaluations, therapy planning, progress reassessment, and effective documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program required.
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required.
• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete and thorough evaluations of patients' chief complaints, physical impairments, activities of daily living, and functional limitations.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care with measurable goals.
• Plan and implement treatment activities to improve identified impairments.
• Provide ongoing reassessment and modification of treatment plans based on progress.
• Discharge planning and patient/family education, including home programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Massachusetts Physical Therapy license

BCLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Physical Therapists evaluate patients' mobility and motor function, delivering goal-directed treatments to promote independence in daily life tasks. You will collaborate with rehab teams, nursing, physicians, and case managers to ensure patient-centered care and educate patients and families as part of essential care planning.

The role emphasizes complete evaluations, therapy planning, progress reassessment, and effective documentation.