PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Anna Jaques Hospital in Boston, MA seeks a Physical Therapist to join the care team. You will assess patients, diagnose and prognosticate, and develop personalized treatment plans with measurable goals to improve function and discharge readiness.

Responsibilities include progress reassessment, documentation, and collaboration with IT and education teams. Licensure in MA and BLS/Heart Saver are required; 1–3 years of related experience preferred, new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or DPT preferred.
• MA licensure required.
• AHA BLS or Heart Saver required.
• 1–3 years related work experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• Flu vaccination required for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Formulation of patient diagnosis and prognosis based on evaluative findings.
• Development of an appropriate treatment plan with measurable goals.
• Reassessment of progress within established timeframes.
• Discharge planning with patient and family collaboration.
• Documentation of evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge in the medical record.
• Participates in rounds and patient care team conferences.
• Supervises PT Aides/Assistants when indicated.
• Contributes to clinical education of PT students and interns.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service education programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree / Masters / DPT

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Principal Duties and Essential Functions:

• Formulation of patient diagnosis and prognosis based on evaluative findings and interpretation of these findings
• Development of an appropriate and specific treatment plan of care, complete with measurable, realistic, and timely goals
• Reassessment of progress as needed based on established timeframes, patient response to treatment, or change in status
• Formulation of discharge plan and ability to work with patient, patient family members, and other healthcare team members to successfully carryout discharge plan
• Documentation of patient evaluation, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge in a thoroughly and timely manner in the patient medical record

2. Actively participates in walk rounds, verbal rounds and patient care team conferences when appropriate.

3. Prepares daily patient charge records of treatments and supplies.

4. Participates in the Clinical Education Program through the supervision and instruction of affiliating Physical Therapy students and interns.

5. Supervises/Directs Physical Therapy Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants in performance of assigned tasks, when indicated.

6. Participates in staff meetings, departmental groups aimed at improving clinical practice, and in-service education programs both inside and outside of the institution.

7. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills necessary for success in a multi-disciplinary, acute care hospital setting.

8. Completes annual safety testing and departmental competencies.

9. Performs other duties as required.

Education:

Bachelors, Masters or DPT preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

MA licensure

American Heart Association BLS or Heart Saver Required

Required Work Experience:

1-3years of related work experience preferred. New grads welcome

Pay Range:

$39.50 - $55.31

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled