Physical Therapist - 20 hours/week, day shift

Northeast Hospital Corporation; Hathorne (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized care plans. You will implement treatments, reassess progress, and provide discharge education with home programs.

A Massachusetts PT license and BCLS are required, with strong communication and teamwork skills essential to succeed. Candidates should have a PT degree from an accredited program and be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary setting within a health system

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete evaluations of chief complaints and functional limits.
• Develop care plans with measurable goals.
• Plan and implement treatment activities to improve impairments.
• Reassess and modify treatment plans as patients progress.
• Discharge planning and patient/family education, including home programs.
• Complete timely documentation of evaluations and progress.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate time management and meet productivity standards.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements and regulations.
• Participate in professional development and mentorship programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Massachusetts Physical Therapy license

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: Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete and thorough evaluations of patients' chief complaints, physical impairments, activities of daily living, and functional limitations
• Develop comprehensive plans of care with appropriate, measurable, and functional goals
• Plan and implement appropriate treatment activities to improve identified physical impairments and functional limitations
• Provide ongoing reassessment and modification of treatment plans in response to patients' progress
• Offer appropriate discharge planning and patient/family teaching, including home programs and recommendations for self-care
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress notes
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Demonstrate effective time management and meet department productivity standards
• Maintain current knowledge of insurance requirements and regulations
• Participate in professional development activities and mentorship programs

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

• Experience in acute physical therapy settings
• Additional certifications in specialized physical therapy techniques

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Relevant clinical experience in acute care settings preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license
• Current BCLS certification

Pay Range

$38.50 - $53.91

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.