Physical Therapist-Per Diem-Inpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital where your skills will enhance patient care and satisfaction. This inpatient position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse orthopedic population, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Enjoy a supportive environment with mentorship for new graduates, flexible scheduling, and generous time off. Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on making a difference in the lives of patients and the community. If you are passionate about physical therapy and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days off annually

Flexible start-stop times

Free off-site parking

Mentorship available

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate preferred.
• Clinical experience in an inpatient setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial examinations and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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: Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Experience:

Required: Clinical experience in an inpatient setting

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

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions.
2. Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes.
3. Reevaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an ongoing basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
4. Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care.
5. Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports.
6. Communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing, and case managers as well as patients and their families.
7. 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 benefits and work-life balance.
• 28 days off annually! 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.

Apply today!

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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled