Physical Therapist, Per Diem, Inpatient

Boston Medical Center, Corp.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center Staff Physical Therapist in Inpatient Rehab Therapies conducts comprehensive assessments of inpatients and outpatients, planning and implementing individual and group PT treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence. Collaboration with other disciplines supports return to home and work environments.

Per diem, days schedule with student training and CE participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• MA license by start date; BLS certification required; APTA/MCAPTA membership preferred.
• 2+ years inpatient acute care experience encouraged for per diem roles.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals reflecting patient needs while meeting departmental and third-party requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment; demonstrates clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
• Shows ongoing professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Participates in development and evaluation of physical therapy programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide 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 isPer 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, Licences, 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:

1. Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.

2. Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.

3. Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.

4. Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.

5. Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.

6. Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs

7. Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care. 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,

• benefits (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