Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - 32 hours/week, day shift

Northeast Hospital Corporation; Hathorne (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate mobility and provide goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote independence in daily life. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop plans of care with measurable goals, implement treatment, reassess progress, and coordinate discharge planning with patient/family education.

Qualified candidates will hold a Massachusetts PT license, BCLS, and demonstrate strong teamwork in a

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients' mobility, impairments, and daily activities.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care with measurable goals.
• Plan and implement treatment activities to improve impairments and function.
• Provide ongoing reassessment and modification of treatment plans.
• Discharge planning and patient/family teaching, including home programs.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress notes accurately.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate time management and meet department productivity standards.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements and regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities and mentorship.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Documentation (EHR)

Adaptability

Education

DPT degree

Massachusetts PT license

Tools

EHR systems

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: Beverly Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a full-service community hospital serving the healthcare needs of residents in Beverly, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities.

Founded in 1888, Beverly Hospital has a long-standing commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Mission: To provide exceptional, compassionate care to our patients and to promote the health and wellness of the communities we serve.

Values

• Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in healthcare delivery
• Compassion: Treating every patient with kindness and empathy
• Integrity: Maintaining ethical practices and transparency in all our operations
• Collaboration: Fostering teamwork among our staff and with our community partners
• Innovation: Embracing new technologies and approaches to improve patient care

Beverly Hospital is dedicated to creating a healing environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients while supporting the professional growth of our staff.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patient's mobility and motor assets and liabilities for functional performance.

The Physical Therapist provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks.

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 program

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

Skills

• Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills
• Strong treatment planning and implementation abilities
• Effective communication and patient education skills
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records
• Ability to adapt treatment approaches to individual patient needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods
• Capability to assist patients with mobility and transfers
• Manual dexterity for hands-on patient care

Pay Range

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.