Dynamic Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Mobility

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients maximize function after disability. You will interpret evaluations, set goals, design plans, and guide patients and families through therapy and assistive devices.

Graduation from an accredited PT program is required. Licensure rules depend on year; a DPT is preferred for post-2016 licensure. This is an onsite, full-time role with collaborative, multidisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Licensure depends on year: pre-2016 BS/MS acceptable; 2016+ requires a DPT.
• Experience: 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

EMR systems

Written communication

Teaching others

Problem solving

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Master's Degree Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients maximize function after disability. You will interpret evaluations, set goals, design plans, and guide patients and families through therapy and assistive devices.

Graduation from an accredited PT program is required. Licensure rules depend on year; a DPT is preferred for post-2016 licensure. This is an onsite, full-time role with collaborative, multidisciplinary care.