Full-Time PT - Acute Care Rehab (Sign-On Bonus)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting. The role collaborates with nurses, physicians and case managers to promote mobility and functional independence, with a focus on patient education and discharge planning.

The successful candidate will hold a Massachusetts PT license, be proficient in documentation and EHRs, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred: experience in acute physical therapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete and thorough evaluations of patients' chief complaints and functional status.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care with measurable goals.
• Plan and implement treatment activities to improve impairments and mobility.
• Provide ongoing reassessment and adjust plans as patients progress.
• Discharge planning and patient/family education, including home programs.
• Complete timely documentation and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Documentation in EHR

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mobility & transfers

Manual dexterity

Education

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts PT licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Beverly Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting. The role collaborates with nurses, physicians and case managers to promote mobility and functional independence, with a focus on patient education and discharge planning.

The successful candidate will hold a Massachusetts PT license, be proficient in documentation and EHRs, and participate in ongoing professional development.