Physical Therapist (Inpatient), Per Diem

Anna Jaques Hospital; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Winchester Hospital is seeking an inpatient physical therapist to evaluate patients, establish a working diagnosis, and develop individualized treatment plans to improve function and comfort.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited PT program, with master's or DPT preferred, and inpatient clinical experience; mentorship is available. Flexible start times and strong teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education required: accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Education preferred: Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Experience required: inpatient clinical experience.
• Experience preferred: at least three months as inpatient PT.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial examination and develops a working treatment plan.
• Plans and implements individually designed treatment to improve function.
• Reevaluates progress and adjusts treatments to maximize benefit.
• Communicates results with patients and other clinicians.
• Documents prognosis, treatment, response, and discharge updates in EMR.
• Participates in discharge planning and staff meetings.

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.

Contributes to the Hospital's mission by performing a comprehensive patient evaluation and establishing a working diagnosis to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully treating patients with a variety of orthopedic and medical diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Education Preferred: Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy

Experience Required: Clinical experience in an inpatient setting

Experience Preferred: At least three months as an inpatient physical therapist. Previous inpatient exposure as an aide or on clinical affiliation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions




• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes




• Reevaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an ongoing basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit




• Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care




• Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports




• Communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing, and case managers as well as patients and their families




• Participates in discharge planning and staff meetings

Inpatient Physical Therapy Position

• *This is an inpatient position.


• *Winchester Hospital is a community hospital with 220 beds. Seasoned clinicians and new grads encouraged to apply; mentorship available as needed.


• *Great work-life balance


• *Flexible start-stop times depending on your preference.


• *Free off-site parking; short 5 minute shuttle ride to the hospital.


• *We have a large orthopedic population


• *3-4 late shifts per month required to evaluate orthopedic patients (11AM-7:30 PM). Rotating holiday schedule, 2 weekend days required per month with comp day of your choosing.


• *Floating floor coverage, get experience in our 10 bed ICU, medical-surgical floors, day surgery center and emergency department.

Pay Range:

$53.00 - $53.00

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