Acute Care Physical Therapist II – Sign-On Bonus

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Physical Therapist II in the Boston area. The successful candidate will autonomously manage PT needs across multiple diagnostic groups and supervise students, with a sign-on bonus eligible for certain restrictions.

You will evaluate patients, determine plan of care, and collaborate with the care team to optimize function across cardiology, orthopedics, neuro, ICU and transplant services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• 1–3 years related work experience is required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine referral appropriateness, review medical history, exam, diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care.
• Discuss findings and plan of care with the patient.
• Implement the plan using therapeutic procedures, equipment, teaching and referrals.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient status and modify plan of care and discharge plan as needed.
• Teach patients and families; present in-services and educational lectures in and outside the department.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced therapists, assistants, students, and support staff.
• Demonstrate initiative and pursue teaching, QA, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Physical Therapist II in the Boston area. The successful candidate will autonomously manage PT needs across multiple diagnostic groups and supervise students, with a sign-on bonus eligible for certain restrictions.

You will evaluate patients, determine plan of care, and collaborate with the care team to optimize function across cardiology, orthopedics, neuro, ICU and transplant services.