Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Outpatient team. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with healthcare professionals, all aimed at providing high-quality therapy services. This part-time position focuses on making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Current licensure needed from Massachusetts.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using appropriate tests and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses and modify treatment as needed.
• Document patient care accurately in medical records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current Licensure to Practice Physical Therapy from Massachusetts

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient team at Mount Auburn Hospital! This role is 24 hours per week and does not include weekends or holidays.

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):

• Evaluates referred patients for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms accurately using appropriate tests, measurements, and history.
• 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.
• Administers therapeutic techniques appropriate to the patient population and accurately and continuously monitors the patient's response to treatment, modifying the program as needed.
• 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
• Adapts communication techniques to the patient population (hearing/vision/cognitive abilities).
• Documents patient care accurately and in a timely way in the medical record and as needed to facilitate continued care or billing.
• Assists in orientation, training, and supervision of physical therapist assistants, aides, students, and volunteers assigned to participate in patient care or departmental projects.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education programs, professional organizations, and/or review of professional literature.
• Participates in departmental meetings, projects, and ongoing performance improvement activities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Physical Requirements & Environment:

• Normal hospital and clinic environment.
• Works in all Physical Therapy areas of the hospital on occasional weekends and holidays on a rotating basis
• 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.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and guard patients during ambulation.
• Ability to grasp and perform fine hand manipulation and repetitive hand movements for more than 50% of the time.
• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.
• Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.
  
  

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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.

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