Physical Therapist-Acute Care

Anna Jaques Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate referred patients, design comprehensive treatment plans, and administer therapies while monitoring progress and ensuring documentation complies with regulatory requirements.

The role involves coordinating with physicians and care teams, adapting communication to patient needs, and supporting staff education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Massachusetts physical therapy license required.
• Strong oral and written communication with patients and providers.
• Good organization and time management to manage patient caseload.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referred patients for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms using tests and history.
• Develops treatment plans with patient/family and physician including goals and duration.
• Administers therapeutic techniques and monitors patient response, adjusting as needed.
• Coordinates care with physicians, staff, and other facilities; assists with discharge planning.
• Adapts communication to patient needs (hearing/vision/cognitive).
• Documents care accurately in medical records and for billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts licensure in Physical Therapy

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.

Sign On Bonus Eligible (some restrictions apply)

Patients referred for Physical Therapy services are evaluated and treated in an effective, efficient, and caring manner. Information about patient treatment is communicated in oral and/or written form in a concise, informative, and timely way and accordance with all regulatory requirements. Support staff or students participating in the care of the patient are supervised to assure the appropriateness and effectiveness of care.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Evaluates referred patients for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms accurately using appropriate tests, measurements, and history.
2. Develops comprehensive treatment plans in conjunction with the patient and/or family and physician which are based on the evaluation results and include the frequency and duration of treatment, long- and short-term goals, and expected functional outcomes.
3. Administers therapeutic techniques appropriate to the patient population and accurately and continuously monitors the patient's response to treatment, modifying the program as needed.
4. Confers with the patient and/or family, referring physician, staff, vendors, or other facilities to facilitate or coordinate care, obtain patient equipment, or assist with discharge planning.
5. Adapts communication techniques to the patient population (hearing/vision/cognitive abilities).
6. Documents patient care accurately and in a timely way in the medical record and as needed to facilitate continued care or billing.
7. Assists in orientation, training, and supervision of physical therapist assistants, aides, students, and volunteers assigned to participate in patient care or departmental projects.
8. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education programs, professional organizations, and/or review of professional literature.
9. Participates in departmental meetings, projects, and ongoing performance improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Masters or Doctorate in physical therapy.
2. Current licensure to practice physical therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other healthcare providers.
4. Strong organization and time management skills to independently manage patient caseload.
5. Ability to attend to detail more than 70% of the work time.

Physical Requirements & Environment:

1. Normal hospital and clinic environment.
2. Works in all Physical Therapy areas of the hospital on occasional weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
3. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80% of work time, push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and lift 50 lbs as needed.
4. Ability to lift and transfer patients and guard patients during ambulation.
5. Ability to grasp and perform fine hand manipulation and repetitive hand movements for more than 50% of the time.
6. Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.
7. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.

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