Physical Therapist, Per Diem, Inpatient

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center's Inpatient Rehab Therapies department seeks a Staff Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for inpatients and outpatients. Per diem, day shift, with collaboration across disciplines to promote mobility and independence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy, MA license, and either AHA/Red Cross BLS. 2+ years inpatient acute care experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and health care team.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patients’ condition and progress to guide treatment plans.
• Must hold a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy evaluations per department guidelines.
• Sets treatment goals aligned with patient needs and reimbursement requirements.
• Implements individual and group treatments with clinical competence.
• Complies with policies and standards of department and institution.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and knowledge of regulations.
• Participates in development and evaluation of PT programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, the Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing individual/group physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. Position: Physical Therapist Department: Inpatient Rehab Therapies Schedule: This position is Per Diem, Days

JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION:

Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by start date.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license by start date. APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred. Requires AHA or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Workers certification by start date.

EXPERIENCE:

For this per diem position, Physical Therapists with 2+ years of inpatient acute care experience encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team. Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients’ condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
• Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.

IND123 Compensation Range:

IND123 Compensation Range: $40.03- $51.79 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to,

• medical, dental, vision, pharmacy
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.