Physical Therapist

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous PTO

Continuing education support

Retirement match

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for our outpatient rehab team in Springfield, MA. This full-time role supports patient access with a 40-hour schedule, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for external hires.

Qualified candidates include those with a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred), MA licensure, CPR/BLS, and the ability to work with a diverse patient population. Baystate offers robust benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required; Doctorate preferred.
• Massachusetts PT licensure is required to practice in MA.
• BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, and assists in discharge planning within 24 hours.
• Applies and modifies treatment per plan; trains patients and family on procedures and equipment.
• Documents initial consults, progress notes, and discharge reports in a timely manner.
• Provides information and counseling to patients, families, and care teams.
• Manages scheduling, billing, equipment usage, and caseload coverage per dept. policy.
• Participates in on-the-job orientation and intern training; contributes to intern evaluations.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and sets professional development objectives.
• Meets productivity expectations as directed by supervisor; engages in in-service training.
• Attends external seminars and presents in-service training as required.

Skills

Mid-Level PT skills

Physiological Knowledge

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Creating a Safe Environment

Motivating Others

Legal Compliance

Quality Focus

Bedside Manner

Clinical Skills

Pain Management

Persistence

Energy Level

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS CPR)

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST- Outpatient Rehab Services

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to the only Level 1 trauma center for complex spine and spinal cord injuries and conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and home to Baystate Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehab program providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for a full time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team in Springfield, MA.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Highly skilled therapy teammates
• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 40 hours
• Clinic hours are M-Th 7a-7p and Fri 7a-5p. Two later shifts per week are expected
• Schedule designed to provide flexibility while supporting patient access

LOCATION :

• Baystate Outpatient Rehab
• 360 Birnie Avenue, Springfield

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred)
• Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure
• Experienced and new grads welcome to apply
• American Heart Association BLS CPR

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision and life insurance
• Sign on bonus (Sign on Bonuses are paid to external hires only; not applicable for internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after 1 year post separation from Baystate Health)
• Generous PTO
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but not limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Summary:

Assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities or recovering from injuries. Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures. Determines patients capabilities needs interests and goals and prepares individually tailored programs consistent with the physician’s diagnosis. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

1)Evaluates all assigned patients, develops plan of treatment, provides assessment and assists in discharge planning as appropriate for each discipline. Evaluates all assigned patients utilizing established department evaluation procedures within 24 hours. Assesses patient needs and discharge plans thru evaluation process. Plans appropriate goals and treatment utilizing results of evaluation and assessment and patient/family goals. Assists patient/family in the acquisition of physician prescribed and other recommended equipment according to established department guidelines. Participates in discharge planning with patient/family and rehab team using professional judgment.

**2)**Applies treatment plan to patients within established procedures and time frames, as determined by each discipline. Applies treatment consistently with plan. Modifies treatment plan according to patients’ abilities. As appropriate, trains patients and family on carryover procedures and use of equipment. Provides safe environment for patient and therapist using universal precautions. Demonstrates empathy in treating patients.

**3)**Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards department procedures for initial consult, progress notes, clinical conference notes, and dictate reports. Completes documentation of initial consultation of assigned patients within 24 hours of receipt. As appropriate, includes history, test results, clinical observations, diagnosis statement, prognosis, and recommendations. Documents patients progress toward specified RX goals, diagnosis, change in patient status related to goals and recommendations for progress notes and/or discharge report.

**4)**Provides information and consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management. As indicated, provides and documents patients and families counseling to enhance understanding of disorder(s) and goals of RX. Completes appropriate consultation with MDs during patients’ course of RX. Completes consultation with nursing staff ancillary service and/or outside referring agencies as indicated. Demonstrates empathy in managing patient and family consultations.

**5)**Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments. Submits patient charges and/or crediting within 24 hours. Demonstrates appropriate usage of all department equipment and issuing of equipment. Adheres to department policy for requesting time off. Provides staff coverage during staff shortage for all assigned patients in an efficient manner.

**6)**Assist with on-the-job orientation and training for student interns. Assists students in developing in-service. Contributes to the review of and co-signing of all documentation completed by intern. Contributes to intern rating format at midterm and end of internship.

**7)**Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling. Establishes and implements 1-2 specific professional development objectives to be reviewed annually.

**8)**Meets productivity expectations as determined by the supervisor.

**9)**Attend in-service training, outside seminars and other meetings as directed. Presents in-service training with established guidelines.

Skills and Competencies:

Mid-Level PT skills, Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Pain Management, Persistence, Energy Level

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Physical Therapist - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$83,054.00 - $103,729.00 - $133,348.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.