Physical Therapist II

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Offered

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Physical Therapist II to autonomously examine, evaluate, diagnose, and discharge planning for patients with potential functional impairments at 482 Bedford Street, Lexington. The role includes supervising students and providing teaching within and outside the department.

The PT II will implement and adjust the plan of care, discuss results with patients, and collaborate with other health care providers to optimize function and outcomes. A sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy preferred
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist (License) required
• Basic Life Support 1–3 years related work experience required
• Basic familiarity with computers and navigating web-based applications required
• APTA membership is preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine appropriateness of referral and develop plan of care
• Discuss findings and plan of care with patient
• Implement plan of care using therapeutic procedures and devices
• Regularly re-evaluate patient status and modify plan of care as needed
• Provide teaching to patients and families and contribute to department education
• Mentor and supervise students and junior staff

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Knowledge

Team work

Customer service

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Web-based applications

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 Offered

Job Summary:

LOCATED IN LEXINGTON 482 BEDFORD STREET A Physical Therapist II (PT II) is autonomously responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and discharge planning for the PT needs of patients who have potential for functional impairments, limitations and disabilities and are referred to physical therapy. Additional responsibilities of a PT II include independence in practice across multiple diagnostic groups, and supervision of affiliating students.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients to include: determining appropriateness of referral, medical history review, examination, identifying diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care.
• Discuss findings and plan of care with patient.
• Implement the plan of care using therapeutic procedures, equipment devices, teaching interventions, and ongoing collaboration and referral to additional health care providers to achieve patient's goals and optimize function.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient status, review the plan of care and make necessary modifications to plan of care and discharge plan based on the patient's subjective or objective response to determine if goals are being met.
• Perform teaching responsibilities including but not limited to: teaching patients and families, preparing and presenting in-services, and educational lectures in and outside of the department.
• Serve as a mentor and/or resource for teaching and supervising less experienced therapists, therapist assistants, students, rehab aides, practice assistants, and support personnel in patient care activities.
• Demonstrate initiative, seek opportunities and set professional goals in areas of teaching, quality assurance, performance improvement and research.
• Continue to learn from more experienced clinicians.
• Support an environment of idea sharing and exchange of feedback with staff across the service and department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Physical Therapy.
• Doctoral degree preferred in Physical Therapy.
• License required: Physical Therapist License, Certificate 1.
• Basic Life Support 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APTA membership.

Competencies:

Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30-60 years, Elderly: 60-+. Physical Nature of the Job: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range: $42.12 - $58.98 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.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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 your patients, we take care of you.