PHYSICAL THERAPIST

New England Baptist Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to drive patient-centered care in a dynamic hospital setting. You will assess functional status, formulate diagnoses and care plans, and work with families and the care team to discharge patients effectively.

The role includes clinical education responsibilities, supervision of aides and interns, and active participation in departmental meetings to advance practice. Eligibility includes MA licensure and BLS.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor, Master or DPT preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: MA licensure; AHA BLS or Heart Saver.
• Experience: 1–3 years preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care process upon written orders, including assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and outcome-based care plans.
• Participates in walk rounds, verbal rounds and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Prepares daily charge records of treatments and supplies.
• Supervises/Directs PT Aides and PT Assistants as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Completes annual safety testing and departmental competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/DPT preferred

MA licensure

AHA BLS/Heart Saver

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

• 1. Upon receiving written orders, initiates the patient care process of assessment of the patient’s functional status and needs.
  • 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: 1-3 years 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, geography of 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

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.