Physical Therapist, Rehab Inpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Physical Therapist, Rehab Inpatient at New England Baptist Hospital to deliver inpatient rehab PT services, including day surgery and pre-operative patients, on a rotating shift with evenings and weekends.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, treatment planning, and discharge coordination, with student education and staff supervision duties. A sign-on bonus is available, and a competitive hourly pay range applies.

Qualifications

• DPT or master’s in physical therapy preferred.
• MA licensure required or preferred in Massachusetts.
• AHA BLS/Heart Saver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate patient care based on orders and evaluation findings.
• Develop and implement a specific treatment plan with measurable goals.
• Reassess patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Prepare discharge plans and coordinate with patient and family.
• Supervise/educate PT aides and interns when indicated.
• Participate in rounds, staff meetings, and education programs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

DPT or MS in Physical Therapy

MA PT license

Job description

## Physical Therapist, Rehab InpatientApply: New England Baptist Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR100842**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Physical Therapist, Rehab Inpatient, Full time, Rotating Shift including evenings and weekends. Provides Physical Therapy services to the hospital’s inpatients, day surgery patients, and pre-operative patients as per written orders within the established policies of this department and New England Baptist Hospital.**Job Description:**Sign On Bonus Eligible -$10, 000(Some restrictions apply) **Principal Duties and Essential Functions:**1. Upon receiving written orders, initiates the patient care process of assessment of the patient’s functional status and needs. This patient care process includes, but is not limited to,* Formulation of patient diagnosis and prognosis based on evaluative findings and interpretation of these findings* Development of an appropriate and specific treatment plan of care, complete with measurable, realistic, and timely goals* Reassessment of progress as needed based on established timeframes, patient response to treatment, or change in status* Formulation of discharge plan and ability to work with patient, patient family members, and other healthcare team members to successfully carryout discharge plan* Documentation of patient evaluation, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge in a thoroughly and timely manner in the patient medical record2. Actively participates in walk rounds, verbal rounds and patient care team conferences when appropriate.3. Prepares daily patient charge records of treatments and supplies.4. Participates in the Clinical Education Program through the supervision and instruction of affiliating Physical Therapy students and interns.5. Supervises/Directs Physical Therapy Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants in performance of assigned tasks, when indicated.6. Participates in staff meetings, departmental groups aimed at improving clinical practice, and in-service education programs both inside and outside of the institution.7. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills necessary for success in a multi-disciplinary, acute care hospital setting.8. Completes annual safety testing and departmental competencies.9. Performs other duties as required.**Education:**Bachelors, Masters or DPT preferred**Licensure/Certification/Registration**MA licensureAmerican Heart Association BLS or Heart Saver Required**Required Work Experience:**1-3 years of related work experience preferred. New grads welcome**Pay Range:**$39.50 - $55.31The 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.